Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors Salary in Capital/Northern New York

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $49,150 +6.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.63
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $88,110
Employed locally 130
National median $46,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $33,700
    50th (median)
    $49,150
    75th
    $72,800
    90th
    $88,110

    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

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    Residential Advisors $40,000
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $34,100

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors make per hour in Capital/Northern New York?

    The median hourly wage for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Capital/Northern New York is $23.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.18 or more per hour.

    Is Capital/Northern New York above or below average for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salaries?

    The median Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary in Capital/Northern New York is 6.4% 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 Capital/Northern New York?

    Entry-level Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors (10th percentile) earn around $31,200 per year in Capital/Northern New York. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,700.