Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors
SOC 39-9031 • View wages by state
The median annual wage for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors is $46,480, based on BLS OEWS 2023 data. The mean annual wage is $51,270, and an estimated 279,450 workers are employed in this occupation nationally. Between 2020 and 2023, pay rose +14.7% while consumer prices rose 17.7% — a real change of -2.5% (pay did not keep up with inflation). BLS projects employment will grow 11.9% between 2024 and 2034.
Wage Trend & Inflation Adjustment
How the national median wage for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors has moved across BLS OEWS release years, and what each year's wage is worth in 2023 dollars after adjusting for CPI inflation. "Real" change strips out inflation — the truest measure of whether pay is actually rising.
| Year | Median (nominal) | In 2023 $ (real) | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $46,480 | $46,480 | 279,450 |
| 2022 | $45,380 | $47,248 | 250,540 |
| 2021 | $40,700 | $45,767 | 221,600 |
| 2020 | $40,510 | $47,693 | 248,070 |
Nominal change
+14.7%
Inflation (CPI)
+17.7%
Real change
-2.5%
Job Outlook (2024–2034 BLS projection)
The BLS Employment Projections program estimates how each occupation's employment will change over the coming decade, and how many job openings to expect each year (from both growth and the need to replace workers who leave).
Projected Growth
+11.9%
Much faster than average
Employment 2024
370,100
Projected 2034
414,200
Annual Openings
74,200
Typical entry-level education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Highest-Paying Areas (2023)
Where Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors earn the most, and how each area's median compares to the national median of $46,480. A positive premium means the area pays above the national rate.
| Area | Median Annual | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area | $66,130 | +42.3% | 80 |
| Vermont | $65,710 | +41.4% | 370 |
| Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area | $65,320 | +40.5% | 120 |
| New Jersey | $63,290 | +36.2% | 8,520 |
| Connecticut | $58,970 | +26.9% | 2,910 |
| Alaska nonmetropolitan area | $57,820 | +24.4% | 90 |
| Massachusetts | $56,050 | +20.6% | 9,280 |
| California | $55,840 | +20.1% | 39,470 |
| Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area | $53,360 | +14.8% | 90 |
| Alaska | $50,880 | +9.5% | 550 |
Wage Distribution (National, 2023)
10th, 25th, 50th (median), 75th, and 90th percentile annual wages from BLS OEWS — the full spread, not just an average.
10th Pct
$26,840
25th Pct
$33,700
Median
$46,480
75th Pct
$61,610
90th Pct
$80,740
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