Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors Salary in Jacksonville, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jacksonville, FL

Median annual salary $44,680 -3.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.48
10th percentile $26,720
90th percentile $73,910
Employed locally 1,450
National median $46,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,720
    25th
    $30,210
    50th (median)
    $44,680
    75th
    $53,880
    90th
    $73,910

    Jacksonville economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,013 2023 • Census ACS
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary vs area income 58% Median Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary is 42% 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
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $50,280
    Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL $50,000
    Flagstaff, AZ $49,320
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $48,680
    Flint, MI $48,390
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $46,290

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$28,590
    Childcare Workers$31,200
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$27,870
    Animal Caretakers$29,600
    Recreation Workers$32,030
    Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$27,310

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Jacksonville, FL is $21.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary in Jacksonville, FL is 3.2% 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 Jacksonville?

    Entry-level Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors (10th percentile) earn around $26,720 per year in Jacksonville, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,210.