SOC 39-9031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors — Columbus
Columbus, IN · 9 metro areas compared
At $34,690, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors, 26.4% beneath the national figure of $47,160.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $34,690, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors, 26.4% beneath the national figure of $47,160. Pay ranges from under $22,470 at the tenth percentile to more than $55,390 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $26,170 to $48,050.
Employment stands at 40, or 0.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, South Bend records the highest median at $38,890. Of the 187 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 161st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,470 | −52.4% |
| 25th | $26,170 | −44.5% |
| Median (50th) | $34,690 | −26.4% |
| 75th | $48,050 | +1.9% |
| 90th | $55,390 | +17.5% |
| Mean | $36,080 | −23.5% |
Other metro areas in Indiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Bend | $38,890 | 160 | |
| 2 | Bloomington | $38,290 | 180 | |
| 3 | Lafayette | $35,780 | 210 | |
| 4 | Michigan City | $35,770 | 40 | |
| 5 | Evansville | $35,740 | 420 | |
| 6 | Kokomo | $35,090 | 40 | |
| 7 | Indianapolis | $34,190 | 2,220 | |
| 8 | Terre Haute | $33,740 | 90 | |
| 9 | Fort Wayne | $30,630 | 500 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Columbus run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $34,690 goes as far as $37,181 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 21.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$34,690as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$37,181US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $34,690 a year, 26.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $22,470 to $55,390 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 40 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is South Bend, at $38,890.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Columbus, IN?
The median annual wage is $34,690, or $16.68 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 Columbus, IN is 26.4% 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 Columbus, IN earns more than $55,390 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $22,470 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 South Bend, at $38,890 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 40 jobs in this occupation in Columbus, IN. 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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