Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors Salary in Eastern Ohio

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $31,340 -32.1% vs national
Median hourly $15.07
10th percentile $22,890
90th percentile $54,600
Employed locally 90
National median $46,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,890
    25th
    $28,490
    50th (median)
    $31,340
    75th
    $44,730
    90th
    $54,600

    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

    Related occupations in Eastern Ohio

    OccupationMedian salary
    Recreation Workers $29,610
    Childcare Workers $26,810
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $28,750
    Animal Caretakers $28,150
    First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $43,770
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $24,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Eastern Ohio is $15.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.85 or more per hour.

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

    The median Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary in Eastern Ohio is 32.1% 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 Eastern Ohio?

    Entry-level Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors (10th percentile) earn around $22,890 per year in Eastern Ohio. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,490.