Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors Salary in Dubuque, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dubuque, IA

Median annual salary $33,150 -28.2% vs national
Median hourly $15.94
10th percentile $19,760
90th percentile $49,920
Employed locally 70
National median $46,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,760
    25th
    $24,930
    50th (median)
    $33,150
    75th
    $39,650
    90th
    $49,920

    Dubuque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,919 2023 • Census ACS
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary vs area income 44% Median Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary is 56% 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 Dubuque, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers$30,260
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$26,220
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$40,930
    Animal Caretakers$28,670
    Recreation Workers$36,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$35,790

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Dubuque, IA is $15.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.33 or more per hour.

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

    The median Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary in Dubuque, IA is 28.2% 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 Dubuque?

    Entry-level Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors (10th percentile) earn around $19,760 per year in Dubuque, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,930.