SOC 39-9031 · May 2025 · United States
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors across the United States is $47,160 per year, measured over 322,930 jobs. The highest state median is in Massachusetts, at $64,620.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors
Pay for this occupation varies by 111.6% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Massachusetts pays $64,620 and Mississippi pays $30,540.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $64,620 | 9,200 | |
| 2 | Connecticut | $61,580 | 2,850 | |
| 3 | New Jersey | $59,870 | 11,350 | |
| 4 | Oregon | $58,510 | 4,800 | |
| 5 | California | $57,990 | 43,600 | |
| 6 | Nevada | $57,960 | 3,010 | |
| 7 | Vermont | $57,300 | 710 | |
| 8 | Washington | $50,830 | 9,270 | |
| 9 | Wyoming | $50,250 | 560 | |
| 10 | Colorado | $49,900 | 10,500 |
States with the most Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 43,600 | $57,990 | |
| 2 | New York | 20,140 | $47,090 | |
| 3 | Illinois | 19,830 | $46,800 | |
| 4 | Texas | 19,260 | $40,880 | |
| 5 | Florida | 18,070 | $38,800 | |
| 6 | Virginia | 12,100 | $40,820 | |
| 7 | Pennsylvania | 11,580 | $45,250 | |
| 8 | New Jersey | 11,350 | $59,870 | |
| 9 | North Carolina | 10,670 | $46,450 | |
| 10 | Colorado | 10,500 | $49,900 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bridgeport | $73,910 | 1,120 |
| 2 | New Haven | $72,800 | 420 |
| 3 | Norwich | $65,990 | 110 |
| 4 | Boston | $65,190 | 7,350 |
| 5 | Reno | $64,300 | 700 |
| 6 | Santa Rosa | $62,500 | 780 |
| 7 | Barnstable Town | $62,400 | 230 |
| 8 | Carson City | $62,400 | 50 |
| 9 | San Jose | $62,010 | 2,740 |
| 10 | Atlantic City | $61,440 | 270 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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