SOC 39-9031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors — Northwestern Pennsylvania
Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Northwestern Pennsylvania, PA is $31,200 per year, substantially below the national median of $47,160 — a gap of 33.8%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Northwestern Pennsylvania, PA is $31,200 per year, substantially below the national median of $47,160 — a gap of 33.8%. Half of workers earn between $26,810 and $42,810. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $22,120 and the ninetieth at $54,190.
The area has 150 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.0 of every thousand jobs. Within the state, Philadelphia records the highest median at $48,040. Of the 373 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 341st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,120 | −53.1% |
| 25th | $26,810 | −43.2% |
| Median (50th) | $31,200 | −33.8% |
| 75th | $42,810 | −9.2% |
| 90th | $54,190 | +14.9% |
| Mean | $35,570 | −24.6% |
Other metro areas in Pennsylvania
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philadelphia | $48,040 | 7,820 | |
| 2 | Allentown | $46,110 | 590 | |
| 3 | Pittsburgh | $45,950 | 2,130 | |
| 4 | Scranton | $45,590 | 300 | |
| 5 | Lancaster | $44,200 | 600 | |
| 6 | State College | $43,170 | 160 | |
| 7 | Reading | $41,880 | 290 | |
| 8 | Erie | $37,510 | 320 | |
| 9 | Johnstown | $37,410 | 30 | |
| 10 | York | $37,410 | 420 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Northwestern Pennsylvania run 2.4% below the national average, so the median of $31,200 goes as far as $31,967 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 32.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$31,200as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$31,967US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $31,200 a year, 33.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $22,120 to $54,190 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 150 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Philadelphia, at $48,040.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Northwestern Pennsylvania, PA?
The median annual wage is $31,200, or $15.00 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 Northwestern Pennsylvania, PA is 33.8% 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 Northwestern Pennsylvania, PA earns more than $54,190 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $22,120 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 Philadelphia, at $48,040 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 150 jobs in this occupation in Northwestern Pennsylvania, PA. 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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