SOC 39-9031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors — Gainesville
Gainesville, FL · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay in Gainesville, FL is $34,930 a year, 25.9% under the national median of $47,160 for this occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay in Gainesville, FL is $34,930 a year, 25.9% under the national median of $47,160 for this occupation. Half of workers earn between $29,340 and $49,000. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $27,680 and the ninetieth at $63,430.
The area has 340 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.08 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Panama City leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $53,610. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 318th of 349 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,680 | −41.3% |
| 25th | $29,340 | −37.8% |
| Median (50th) | $34,930 | −25.9% |
| 75th | $49,000 | +3.9% |
| 90th | $63,430 | +34.5% |
| Mean | $42,160 | −10.6% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Panama City | $53,610 | 100 | |
| 2 | Naples | $52,000 | 370 | |
| 3 | Jacksonville | $45,990 | 1,610 | |
| 4 | Pensacola | $45,820 | 330 | |
| 5 | Tampa | $45,490 | 2,600 | |
| 6 | Crestview | $43,880 | 140 | |
| 7 | Orlando | $43,750 | 2,310 | |
| 8 | Sebastian | $43,750 | — | |
| 9 | Palm Bay | $42,570 | 320 | |
| 10 | Cape Coral | $42,210 | 430 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Gainesville run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $34,930 buys what $33,781 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 28.4% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$34,930as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$33,781US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $34,930 a year, 25.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $27,680 to $63,430 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 340 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Panama City, at $53,610.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Gainesville, FL?
The median annual wage is $34,930, or $16.79 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 Gainesville, FL is 25.9% 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 Gainesville, FL earns more than $63,430 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $27,680 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 Panama City, at $53,610 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 340 jobs in this occupation in Gainesville, FL. 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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