SOC 39-9031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors — Upper Peninsula of Michigan
Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Upper Peninsula of Michigan, MI is $29,700 per year, substantially below the national median of $47,160 — a gap of 37.0%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Upper Peninsula of Michigan, MI is $29,700 per year, substantially below the national median of $47,160 — a gap of 37.0%. Half of workers earn between $25,960 and $35,470. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $25,960 and the ninetieth at $45,170.
Employment stands at 150, or 1.3 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Ann Arbor records the highest median at $52,720. Of the 384 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 375th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $25,960 | −45.0% |
| 25th | $25,960 | −45.0% |
| Median (50th) | $29,700 | −37.0% |
| 75th | $35,470 | −24.8% |
| 90th | $45,170 | −4.2% |
| Mean | $33,360 | −29.3% |
Other metro areas in Michigan
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ann Arbor | $52,720 | 620 | |
| 2 | Flint | $50,740 | 150 | |
| 3 | Detroit | $46,880 | 2,770 | |
| 4 | Saginaw | $46,300 | 70 | |
| 5 | Battle Creek | $45,800 | 50 | |
| 6 | Lansing | $45,530 | 270 | |
| 7 | Kalamazoo | $44,570 | 250 | |
| 8 | Traverse City | $37,810 | 90 | |
| 9 | Niles | $37,700 | 190 | |
| 10 | Grand Rapids | $35,900 | 760 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Upper Peninsula of Michigan run 3.8% below the national average, so the median of $29,700 goes as far as $30,873 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 34.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$29,700as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.2US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$30,873US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $29,700 a year, 37.0% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $25,960 to $45,170 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 150 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Ann Arbor, at $52,720.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Upper Peninsula of Michigan, MI?
The median annual wage is $29,700, or $14.28 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 Upper Peninsula of Michigan, MI is 37.0% 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 Upper Peninsula of Michigan, MI earns more than $45,170 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $25,960 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 Ann Arbor, at $52,720 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 150 jobs in this occupation in Upper Peninsula of Michigan, MI. 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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