SOC 39-9031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors — Ocala
Ocala, FL · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Ocala, FL is $37,930 a year, trailing the national median of $47,160 by 19.6%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Ocala, FL is $37,930 a year, trailing the national median of $47,160 by 19.6%. Half of workers earn between $28,410 and $57,960. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $27,040 and the ninetieth at $73,760.
The area has 200 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.6 of every thousand jobs. 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 240th of 313 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,040 | −42.7% |
| 25th | $28,410 | −39.8% |
| Median (50th) | $37,930 | −19.6% |
| 75th | $57,960 | +22.9% |
| 90th | $73,760 | +56.4% |
| Mean | $44,260 | −6.1% |
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 Ocala run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $37,930 buys what $36,683 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 22.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$37,930as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$36,683US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $37,930 a year, 19.6% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $27,040 to $73,760 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 200 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 Ocala, FL?
The median annual wage is $37,930, or $18.24 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 Ocala, FL is 19.6% 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 Ocala, FL earns more than $73,760 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $27,040 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 200 jobs in this occupation in Ocala, 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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