SOC 39-9031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors — Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne, IN · 9 metro areas compared
At $30,630, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors, 35.1% beneath the national figure of $47,160.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $30,630, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors, 35.1% beneath the national figure of $47,160. Pay ranges from under $18,630 at the tenth percentile to more than $47,960 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $25,050 to $39,760.
The area has 500 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.07 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, South Bend records the highest median at $38,890. Of the 442 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 424th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $18,630 | −60.5% |
| 25th | $25,050 | −46.9% |
| Median (50th) | $30,630 | −35.1% |
| 75th | $39,760 | −15.7% |
| 90th | $47,960 | +1.7% |
| Mean | $33,900 | −28.1% |
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 | Columbus | $34,690 | 40 | |
| 8 | Indianapolis | $34,190 | 2,220 | |
| 9 | Terre Haute | $33,740 | 90 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Fort Wayne run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $30,630 goes as far as $32,830 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 30.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$30,630as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$32,830US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $30,630 a year, 35.1% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $18,630 to $47,960 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 500 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 Fort Wayne, IN?
The median annual wage is $30,630, or $14.73 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 Fort Wayne, IN is 35.1% 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 Fort Wayne, IN earns more than $47,960 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $18,630 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 500 jobs in this occupation in Fort Wayne, 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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