Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $38,060 -17.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.30
10th percentile $22,200
90th percentile $50,950
Employed locally 800
National median $46,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,200
    25th
    $28,530
    50th (median)
    $38,060
    75th
    $45,550
    90th
    $50,950

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary vs area income 45% Median Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary is 55% 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
    California $56,600
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $54,870
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $54,480
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $50,940
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $50,000
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $48,810

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $30,560
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $27,320
    Animal Caretakers $30,070
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $37,060
    Recreation Workers $33,140
    Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $25,700

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Des Moines, IA is $18.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary in Des Moines, IA is 17.6% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors (10th percentile) earn around $22,200 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,530.