SOC 39-9031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors — Port St. Lucie
Port St. Lucie, FL · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Port St.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Port St. Lucie, FL is $41,180 a year, trailing the national median of $47,160 by 12.7%. Half of workers earn between $29,950 and $54,850. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $27,790 and the ninetieth at $72,120.
The area has 450 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.26 — 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 270th of 358 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,790 | −41.1% |
| 25th | $29,950 | −36.5% |
| Median (50th) | $41,180 | −12.7% |
| 75th | $54,850 | +16.3% |
| 90th | $72,120 | +52.9% |
| Mean | $46,450 | −1.5% |
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 Port St. Lucie run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $41,180 buys what $39,826 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 15.6% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$41,180as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$39,826US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $41,180 a year, 12.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $27,790 to $72,120 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 450 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 Port St. Lucie, FL?
The median annual wage is $41,180, or $19.80 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 Port St. Lucie, FL is 12.7% 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 Port St. Lucie, FL earns more than $72,120 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $27,790 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 450 jobs in this occupation in Port St. Lucie, 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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