Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors Salary in Dothan, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dothan, AL

Median annual salary $30,160 -34.7% vs national
Median hourly $14.50
10th percentile $22,450
90th percentile $61,600
Employed locally 70
National median $46,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,450
    25th
    $27,820
    50th (median)
    $30,160
    75th
    $45,620
    90th
    $61,600

    Dothan economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,772 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,050
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $61,910
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,360
    Vallejo, CA $58,850
    California $56,600
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $54,870

    Related occupations in Dothan, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $18,100
    Recreation Workers $24,410
    Childcare Workers $21,570
    Animal Caretakers $27,210
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $28,360
    Residential Advisors $26,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Dothan, AL is $14.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.14 or more per hour.

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

    The median Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary in Dothan, AL is 34.7% 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 Dothan?

    Entry-level Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors (10th percentile) earn around $22,450 per year in Dothan, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,820.