SOC 39-9031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors — Central Pennsylvania
Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Central Pennsylvania, PA is $36,650 a year, trailing the national median of $47,160 by 22.3%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Central Pennsylvania, PA is $36,650 a year, trailing the national median of $47,160 by 22.3%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $29,310 and $45,900. The lowest tenth earn under $24,590, while the highest tenth earn more than $57,140.
The area has 220 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.2 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Philadelphia records the highest median at $48,040. Of the 403 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 344th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,590 | −47.9% |
| 25th | $29,310 | −37.8% |
| Median (50th) | $36,650 | −22.3% |
| 75th | $45,900 | −2.7% |
| 90th | $57,140 | +21.2% |
| Mean | $39,050 | −17.2% |
Other metro areas in Pennsylvania
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philadelphia | $48,040 | 7,820 | |
| 2 | Allentown | $46,110 | 590 | |
| 3 | Pittsburgh | $45,950 | 2,130 | |
| 4 | Scranton | $45,590 | 300 | |
| 5 | Lancaster | $44,200 | 600 | |
| 6 | State College | $43,170 | 160 | |
| 7 | Reading | $41,880 | 290 | |
| 8 | Erie | $37,510 | 320 | |
| 9 | Johnstown | $37,410 | 30 | |
| 10 | York | $37,410 | 420 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Central Pennsylvania run 2.4% below the national average, so the median of $36,650 goes as far as $37,551 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 20.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$36,650as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$37,551US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $36,650 a year, 22.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $24,590 to $57,140 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 220 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Philadelphia, at $48,040.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Central Pennsylvania, PA?
The median annual wage is $36,650, or $17.62 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $47,160, so pay in Central Pennsylvania, PA is 22.3% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Central Pennsylvania, PA earns more than $57,140 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $24,590 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Philadelphia, at $48,040 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 220 jobs in this occupation in Central Pennsylvania, PA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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