SOC 39-9031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors — Delaware
Delaware · 1 metro areas compared
The median wage here is $44,340 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $47,160.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $44,340 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $47,160. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $36,900 and $65,330. The lowest tenth earn under $32,150, while the highest tenth earn more than $76,450.
The area has 1,210 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 2.5 of every thousand jobs. Delaware ranks number 31st out of 51 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Dover records the highest median at $37,350. Of the 517 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 399th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,150 | −31.8% |
| 25th | $36,900 | −21.8% |
| Median (50th) | $44,340 | −6.0% |
| 75th | $65,330 | +38.5% |
| 90th | $76,450 | +62.1% |
| Mean | $50,560 | +7.2% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Delaware
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dover | $37,350 | 130 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Delaware sit close to the national average, so $44,340 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$44,340as reported by BLSLocal price level
99.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$44,429US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $44,340 a year, 6.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $32,150 to $76,450 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,210 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 31st of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Dover, at $37,350.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Delaware?
The median annual wage is $44,340, or $21.32 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 Delaware is 6.0% 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 Delaware earns more than $76,450 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $32,150 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 Dover, at $37,350 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,210 jobs in this occupation in Delaware. 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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