Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors Salary in the United States
As of May 2025, the median annual wage for exercise trainers and group fitness instructors in the United States was $47,160 ($22.67 per hour), according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OES survey.
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,800 | $13.85 |
| 25th | $35,280 | $16.96 |
| Median | $47,160 | $22.67 |
| 75th | $61,730 | $29.68 |
| 90th | $83,100 | $39.95 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 39-9031
- Total U.S. employment: 322,930
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
The numbers in context
The median wage in this area is 0.0% below the national median — a difference of about $0 per year for a typical worker.
At $22.67 per hour, a full-time schedule (2,080 hours per year) works out to roughly $47,154 — in line with the reported median annual wage of $47,160.
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $39,180 | $18.84 | -16.9% | 2,680 |
| Alaska | $46,210 | $22.22 | -2.0% | 800 |
| Arizona | $47,980 | $23.07 | +1.7% | 7,010 |
| Arkansas | $42,140 | $20.26 | -10.6% | 1,390 |
| California | $57,990 | $27.88 | +23.0% | 43,600 |
| Colorado | $49,900 | $23.99 | +5.8% | 10,500 |
| Connecticut | $61,580 | $29.61 | +30.6% | 2,850 |
| Delaware | $44,340 | $21.32 | -6.0% | 1,210 |
| District of Columbia | $39,210 | $18.85 | -16.9% | 1,480 |
| Florida | $38,800 | $18.65 | -17.7% | 18,070 |
| Georgia | $47,150 | $22.67 | -0.0% | 7,500 |
| Hawaii | $48,290 | $23.22 | +2.4% | 990 |
| Idaho | $49,780 | $23.94 | +5.6% | 2,360 |
| Illinois | $46,800 | $22.50 | -0.8% | 19,830 |
| Indiana | $34,960 | $16.81 | -25.9% | 5,360 |
| Iowa | $36,160 | $17.39 | -23.3% | 2,510 |
| Kansas | $35,900 | $17.26 | -23.9% | 4,510 |
| Kentucky | $45,280 | $21.77 | -4.0% | 1,990 |
| Louisiana | $44,410 | $21.35 | -5.8% | 2,290 |
| Maine | $47,060 | $22.63 | -0.2% | 1,140 |
| Maryland | $47,420 | $22.80 | +0.6% | 8,650 |
| Massachusetts | $64,620 | $31.07 | +37.0% | 9,200 |
| Michigan | $45,520 | $21.88 | -3.5% | 6,050 |
| Minnesota | $43,620 | $20.97 | -7.5% | 7,010 |
| Mississippi | $30,540 | $14.68 | -35.2% | 1,260 |
| Missouri | $36,450 | $17.52 | -22.7% | 5,060 |
| Montana | $43,940 | $21.13 | -6.8% | 1,420 |
| Nebraska | $31,440 | $15.11 | -33.3% | 2,410 |
| Nevada | $57,960 | $27.87 | +22.9% | 3,010 |
| New Hampshire | $49,360 | $23.73 | +4.7% | 1,500 |
| New Jersey | $59,870 | $28.79 | +27.0% | 11,350 |
| New Mexico | $44,680 | $21.48 | -5.3% | 1,030 |
| New York | $47,090 | $22.64 | -0.1% | 20,140 |
| North Carolina | $46,450 | $22.33 | -1.5% | 10,670 |
| North Dakota | $37,760 | $18.15 | -19.9% | 680 |
| Ohio | $36,370 | $17.49 | -22.9% | 9,040 |
| Oklahoma | $44,520 | $21.40 | -5.6% | 2,300 |
| Oregon | $58,510 | $28.13 | +24.1% | 4,800 |
| Pennsylvania | $45,250 | $21.75 | -4.1% | 11,580 |
| Rhode Island | $45,640 | $21.94 | -3.2% | 990 |
| South Carolina | $43,630 | $20.98 | -7.5% | 5,130 |
| South Dakota | $40,070 | $19.26 | -15.0% | 950 |
| Tennessee | $47,380 | $22.78 | +0.5% | 5,080 |
| Texas | $40,880 | $19.65 | -13.3% | 19,260 |
| Utah | $44,800 | $21.54 | -5.0% | 6,830 |
| Vermont | $57,300 | $27.55 | +21.5% | 710 |
| Virginia | $40,820 | $19.63 | -13.4% | 12,100 |
| Washington | $50,830 | $24.44 | +7.8% | 9,270 |
| West Virginia | $38,120 | $18.33 | -19.2% | 500 |
| Wisconsin | $44,200 | $21.25 | -6.3% | 6,330 |
| Wyoming | $50,250 | $24.16 | +6.6% | 560 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES survey, May 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for exercise trainers and group fitness instructors?
The median annual wage for exercise trainers and group fitness instructors is $47,160 ($22.67 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2025.
Which state pays exercise trainers and group fitness instructors the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many exercise trainers and group fitness instructors are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 322,930 exercise trainers and group fitness instructors employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do exercise trainers and group fitness instructors make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $22.67. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.