SOC 39-9031 · National · May 2024 OEWS Data
The national median salary for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors is $46,176 per year ($22.20/hr) according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2024. The middle 50% of earners make between $34,091 and $60,923 annually. Top earners at the 90th percentile reach $82,056 per year. There are approximately 303,620 exercise trainers and group fitness instructors employed in the United States.
| Percentile | Hourly Rate | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| P10 | $13.26 | $27,581 |
| P25 | $16.39 | $34,091 |
| P50MEDIAN | $22.20 | $46,176 |
| P75 | $29.29 | $60,923 |
| P90 | $39.45 | $82,056 |
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The national median salary for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors is $46,176 per year ($22.20/hr) according to BLS OEWS May 2024 data. The middle 50% earn between $34,091 and $60,923 annually.
The 90th percentile salary for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors is $82,056 per year ($39.45/hr). The 75th percentile is $60,923 per year.
Entry-level Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors (10th percentile) earn approximately $27,581 per year ($13.26/hr). The 25th percentile is $34,091 per year.
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