Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors Salary in Ann Arbor, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ann Arbor, MI

Median annual salary $50,930 +10.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.49
10th percentile $28,200
90th percentile $68,390
Employed locally 490
National median $46,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,200
    25th
    $38,090
    50th (median)
    $50,930
    75th
    $58,410
    90th
    $68,390

    Ann Arbor economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,156 2023 • Census ACS
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary vs area income 58% Median Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary is 42% 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
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $48,740
    Flint, MI $48,390
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $47,350
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $46,540
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $46,440
    Michigan $45,780

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    Residential Advisors$33,520
    Animal Caretakers$30,150
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$37,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Ann Arbor, MI is $24.49, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary in Ann Arbor, MI is 10.3% 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 Ann Arbor?

    Entry-level Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors (10th percentile) earn around $28,200 per year in Ann Arbor, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,090.