SOC 39-9031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors — Southeast Iowa
Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area · 8 metro areas compared
The median wage for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Southeast Iowa, IA is $30,090 per year, substantially below the national median of $47,160 — a gap of 36.2%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Southeast Iowa, IA is $30,090 per year, substantially below the national median of $47,160 — a gap of 36.2%. Pay ranges from under $22,240 at the tenth percentile to more than $43,460 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $26,500 to $37,100.
The area has 240 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.2 of every thousand jobs. Des Moines leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $38,700. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 397th of 420 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,240 | −52.8% |
| 25th | $26,500 | −43.8% |
| Median (50th) | $30,090 | −36.2% |
| 75th | $37,100 | −21.3% |
| 90th | $43,460 | −7.8% |
| Mean | $31,770 | −32.6% |
Other metro areas in Iowa
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Des Moines | $38,700 | 920 | |
| 2 | Waterloo | $37,960 | 170 | |
| 3 | Cedar Rapids | $37,790 | 210 | |
| 4 | Dubuque | $35,990 | 100 | |
| 5 | Sioux City | $35,130 | 70 | |
| 6 | Iowa City | $34,900 | 150 | |
| 7 | Davenport | $32,670 | 360 | |
| 8 | Ames | $32,150 | 110 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Southeast Iowa run 12.2% below the national average, so the median of $30,090 goes as far as $34,271 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 27.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$30,090as reported by BLSLocal price level
87.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$34,271US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $30,090 a year, 36.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $22,240 to $43,460 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 240 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Des Moines, at $38,700.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Southeast Iowa, IA?
The median annual wage is $30,090, or $14.47 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 Southeast Iowa, IA is 36.2% 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 Southeast Iowa, IA earns more than $43,460 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $22,240 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 Des Moines, at $38,700 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 240 jobs in this occupation in Southeast Iowa, IA. 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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