Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $43,330 -6.2% vs national
Median hourly $20.83
10th percentile $21,230
90th percentile $63,680
Employed locally 5,710
National median $46,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $21,230
    25th
    $28,600
    50th (median)
    $43,330
    75th
    $56,780
    90th
    $63,680

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary vs area income 50% Median Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary is 50% 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
    Wichita Falls, TX $49,290
    Victoria, TX $47,400
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $43,590
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $42,740
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $42,530
    Odessa, TX $42,110

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers$29,760
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$28,260
    Animal Caretakers$30,360
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$28,920
    Recreation Workers$31,300
    Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$27,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Dallas, TX is $20.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary in Dallas, TX is 6.2% below 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors (10th percentile) earn around $21,230 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,600.