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Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors is a notable career in the 39 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 39-9031 |
| title | Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors |
| onet code | 39-9031.00 |
| description | Instruct or coach groups or individuals in exercise activities for the primary purpose of personal fitness. Demonstrate techniques and form, observe participants, and explain to them corrective measures necessary to improve their skills. Develop and implement individualized approaches to exercise. |
| job zone | 3 |
| major group | 39 |
| tot emp | 303,620 |
| a mean | 51,360 |
| a median | 46,180 |
| a pct10 | 27,580 |
| a pct25 | 34,090 |
| a pct75 | 60,920 |
| a pct90 | 82,050 |
| h mean | 24 |
| h median | 22 |
The day-to-day work of a exercise trainers and group fitness instructors typically centers on observe participants and inform them of corrective measures necessary for skill improvement. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Instructing, Service Orientation, and Speaking. Across the top 10 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.34 out of 5 — moderately weighted for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working exercise trainers and group fitness instructors, the most common entry qualification is a Post (57.1%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 10% of incumbents. Most workers enter without a four-year degree, making this a relatively accessible career path.
Median annual pay is highest in Connecticut at $65,790 and lowest in Nebraska at $30,540 — a 2.2× spread. The top five states (Connecticut, New Jersey, Massachusetts, California, New Hampshire) average $58,948. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | $65,790 | $67,140 | $32,640 | $98,610 | 3,040 |
| New Jersey | $60,620 | $62,690 | $32,760 | $96,150 | 10,080 |
| Massachusetts | $60,390 | $67,320 | $35,760 | $98,970 | 10,870 |
| California | $56,600 | $62,310 | $35,300 | $101,860 | 40,010 |
| New Hampshire | $51,340 | $51,430 | $29,410 | $76,160 | 1,860 |
| Vermont | $51,240 | $60,290 | $30,240 | $96,200 | — |
| Washington | $50,350 | $60,830 | $36,850 | $104,570 | 10,480 |
| Illinois | $50,290 | $57,930 | $30,240 | $98,480 | 18,100 |
| Oregon | $49,700 | $54,600 | $34,170 | $78,250 | 4,940 |
| Nevada | $49,530 | $56,990 | $25,010 | $92,120 | 3,000 |
| Colorado | $49,250 | $54,290 | $32,340 | $85,070 | 10,830 |
| Utah | $48,730 | $53,850 | $27,770 | $87,940 | 5,630 |
| New York | $47,780 | $61,800 | $33,160 | $105,850 | 19,430 |
| Arizona | $47,570 | $48,340 | $30,570 | $65,160 | 5,810 |
| Hawaii | $47,570 | $52,920 | $29,120 | $76,690 | 1,000 |
| Alaska | $47,020 | $46,250 | $28,600 | $62,630 | 800 |
| Delaware | $46,860 | $50,750 | $27,580 | $80,450 | 1,150 |
| Idaho | $45,850 | $46,220 | $25,950 | $70,800 | 2,250 |
| Michigan | $45,780 | $47,970 | $23,240 | $80,020 | 5,490 |
| New Mexico | $45,760 | $43,580 | $27,300 | $56,000 | 1,260 |
| District of Columbia | $45,340 | $54,400 | $35,600 | $105,470 | 920 |
| Maryland | $45,260 | $51,870 | $31,200 | $78,870 | 7,170 |
| Georgia | $45,210 | $48,710 | $26,440 | $76,550 | 6,040 |
| North Carolina | $45,080 | $46,380 | $25,040 | $65,530 | 9,970 |
| Minnesota | $44,140 | $49,470 | $31,290 | $76,110 | 6,000 |
| Kentucky | $44,120 | $43,880 | $23,190 | $70,710 | 2,110 |
| Rhode Island | $43,980 | $45,670 | $29,370 | $64,220 | 870 |
| Wisconsin | $42,490 | $42,490 | $24,000 | $58,030 | 5,910 |
| Maine | $42,110 | $45,220 | $33,520 | $67,180 | 870 |
| Pennsylvania | $42,010 | $47,150 | $23,520 | $70,950 | 10,330 |
| Tennessee | $42,010 | $42,690 | $22,350 | $66,030 | 4,280 |
| Texas | $39,980 | $42,180 | $20,310 | $63,390 | 18,730 |
| Arkansas | $39,920 | $39,210 | $23,090 | $55,620 | 1,100 |
| Virginia | $38,660 | $43,320 | $26,050 | $62,270 | 12,150 |
| Oklahoma | $38,530 | $43,930 | $21,700 | $63,530 | 2,000 |
| South Carolina | $38,170 | $39,950 | $20,800 | $59,550 | 4,000 |
| Montana | $38,020 | $42,630 | $28,850 | $62,890 | 1,240 |
| Wyoming | $37,990 | $40,710 | $26,260 | $53,270 | 370 |
| Florida | $37,420 | $42,890 | $25,310 | $63,750 | 17,120 |
| Alabama | $37,400 | $37,990 | $18,270 | $59,550 | 2,800 |
| West Virginia | $37,270 | $37,510 | $21,200 | $56,160 | 630 |
| North Dakota | $36,970 | $39,320 | $22,270 | $55,860 | 740 |
| South Dakota | $36,960 | $39,160 | $28,490 | $53,880 | 960 |
| Kansas | $36,560 | $40,250 | $23,400 | $60,570 | 4,880 |
| Mississippi | $36,280 | $41,530 | $17,870 | $73,590 | 1,500 |
| Iowa | $36,130 | $36,290 | $22,250 | $48,590 | 2,270 |
| Indiana | $33,520 | $37,110 | $21,430 | $58,470 | 4,680 |
| Louisiana | $33,520 | $38,090 | $20,110 | $57,300 | 2,350 |
| Ohio | $31,570 | $37,110 | $23,410 | $55,990 | 6,620 |
| Missouri | $31,320 | $38,130 | $25,580 | $57,050 | 6,470 |
| Nebraska | $30,540 | $37,420 | $24,960 | $53,420 | 2,310 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for exercise trainers and group fitness instructors. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Aerobics Instructor or Aerobics Teacher frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
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