Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $47,020 +1.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.61
10th percentile $28,470
90th percentile $66,280
Employed locally 570
National median $46,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,470
    25th
    $31,540
    50th (median)
    $47,020
    75th
    $61,450
    90th
    $66,280

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary vs area income 49% Median Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary is 51% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $78,160
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $76,390
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $73,880
    New Haven, CT $66,170
    Connecticut $65,790
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,050

    Nearby metros — Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $60,880
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $50,500
    Salt Lake City-Murray, UT $49,360
    Yakima, WA $46,920
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $46,460
    Fairbanks-College, AK $44,930

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers$34,980
    Tour and Travel Guides$44,790
    Animal Caretakers$35,380
    First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$48,250
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$32,150
    Manicurists and Pedicurists$46,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors make per hour in Anchorage?

    The median hourly wage for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Anchorage, AK is $22.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.74 or more per hour.

    Is Anchorage above or below average for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salaries?

    The median Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary in Anchorage, AK is 1.8% above the national median of $46,180. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Anchorage?

    Entry-level Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors (10th percentile) earn around $28,470 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,540.