SOC 39-9031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors — Trenton
Trenton-Princeton, NJ · 2 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Trenton, NJ comes to $52,690 a year, ahead of the national median of $47,160 by 11.7%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Trenton, NJ comes to $52,690 a year, ahead of the national median of $47,160 by 11.7%. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $39,390 and $67,450. The lowest tenth earn under $34,820, while the highest tenth earn more than $81,260.
Employment stands at 580, or 2.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Atlantic City leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $61,440. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 314th of 434 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,820 | −26.2% |
| 25th | $39,390 | −16.5% |
| Median (50th) | $52,690 | +11.7% |
| 75th | $67,450 | +43.0% |
| 90th | $81,260 | +72.3% |
| Mean | $58,460 | +24.0% |
Other metro areas in New Jersey
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlantic City | $61,440 | 270 | |
| 2 | Vineland | $43,140 | 80 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Trenton run 8.8% above the national average, so the median of $52,690 buys what $48,428 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 2.7% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$52,690as reported by BLSLocal price level
108.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$48,428US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $52,690 a year, 11.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $34,820 to $81,260 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 580 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Atlantic City, at $61,440.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Trenton, NJ?
The median annual wage is $52,690, or $25.33 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 Trenton, NJ is 11.7% higher. 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 Trenton, NJ earns more than $81,260 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $34,820 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 Atlantic City, at $61,440 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 580 jobs in this occupation in Trenton, NJ. 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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