Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $47,570 +3% vs national
Median hourly $22.87
10th percentile $26,620
90th percentile $72,800
Employed locally 450
National median $46,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,620
    25th
    $30,340
    50th (median)
    $47,570
    75th
    $58,270
    90th
    $72,800

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary vs area income 53% Median Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary is 47% 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
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $61,910
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,360
    Vallejo, CA $58,850
    Nevada $49,530
    Corvallis, OR $49,260
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $49,230

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers$29,650
    Animal Caretakers$29,790
    Recreation Workers$35,030
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$29,400
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$43,370
    First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$45,470

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Charlottesville, VA is $22.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.79 or more per hour.

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

    The median Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary in Charlottesville, VA is 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 Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors (10th percentile) earn around $26,620 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,340.