SOC 39-9031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors — Terre Haute
Terre Haute, IN · 9 metro areas compared
The median wage for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Terre Haute, IN is $33,740 per year, substantially below the national median of $47,160 — a gap of 28.5%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Terre Haute, IN is $33,740 per year, substantially below the national median of $47,160 — a gap of 28.5%. Half of workers earn between $28,080 and $43,820. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $20,460 and the ninetieth at $48,400.
Employment stands at 90, or 1.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, South Bend records the highest median at $38,890. Of the 278 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 242nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $20,460 | −56.6% |
| 25th | $28,080 | −40.5% |
| Median (50th) | $33,740 | −28.5% |
| 75th | $43,820 | −7.1% |
| 90th | $48,400 | +2.6% |
| Mean | $34,440 | −27.0% |
Other metro areas in Indiana
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Bend | $38,890 | 160 | |
| 2 | Bloomington | $38,290 | 180 | |
| 3 | Lafayette | $35,780 | 210 | |
| 4 | Michigan City | $35,770 | 40 | |
| 5 | Evansville | $35,740 | 420 | |
| 6 | Kokomo | $35,090 | 40 | |
| 7 | Columbus | $34,690 | 40 | |
| 8 | Indianapolis | $34,190 | 2,220 | |
| 9 | Fort Wayne | $30,630 | 500 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Terre Haute run 6.7% below the national average, so the median of $33,740 goes as far as $36,163 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 23.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$33,740as reported by BLSLocal price level
93.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$36,163US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $33,740 a year, 28.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $20,460 to $48,400 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 90 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is South Bend, at $38,890.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Terre Haute, IN?
The median annual wage is $33,740, or $16.22 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 Terre Haute, IN is 28.5% 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 Terre Haute, IN earns more than $48,400 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $20,460 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 South Bend, at $38,890 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 90 jobs in this occupation in Terre Haute, IN. 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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