SOC 39-9031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors — Connecticut
Connecticut · 5 metro areas compared
The median wage for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Connecticut is $61,580 per year, well above the national median of $47,160.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Connecticut is $61,580 per year, well above the national median of $47,160. The gap of 30.6% is among the widest recorded for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $45,660 and $80,790. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $34,010 and the ninetieth at $103,590.
The area has 2,850 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.7 of every thousand jobs. Connecticut ranks number 2nd out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Bridgeport records the highest median at $73,910. Of the 674 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 381st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,010 | −27.9% |
| 25th | $45,660 | −3.2% |
| Median (50th) | $61,580 | +30.6% |
| 75th | $80,790 | +71.3% |
| 90th | $103,590 | +119.7% |
| Mean | $66,870 | +41.8% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Connecticut
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bridgeport | $73,910 | 1,120 | |
| 2 | New Haven | $72,800 | 420 | |
| 3 | Norwich | $65,990 | 110 | |
| 4 | Waterbury | $55,620 | 220 | |
| 5 | Hartford | $48,860 | 880 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Connecticut run 3.6% above the national average, so the median of $61,580 buys what $59,440 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 26.0% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$61,580as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$59,440US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $61,580 a year, 30.6% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $34,010 to $103,590 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,850 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 2nd of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Bridgeport, at $73,910.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Connecticut?
The median annual wage is $61,580, or $29.61 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 Connecticut is 30.6% higher. 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 Connecticut earns more than $103,590 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $34,010 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 Bridgeport, at $73,910 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,850 jobs in this occupation in Connecticut. 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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