Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors Salary in Kalamazoo, MI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Kalamazoo-Portage, MI

Median annual salary $45,470 -1.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.86
10th percentile $26,670
90th percentile $80,300
Employed locally 260
National median $46,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,670
    25th
    $31,200
    50th (median)
    $45,470
    75th
    $57,430
    90th
    $80,300

    Kalamazoo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary vs area income 64% Median Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary is 36% 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
    Ann Arbor, MI $50,930
    Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $48,740
    Flint, MI $48,390
    Western Wyoming nonmetropolitan area $47,350
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $46,540
    Lansing-East Lansing, MI $46,440

    Related occupations in Kalamazoo, MI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $36,720
    Recreation Workers $32,050
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $28,640
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $35,980
    Animal Caretakers $29,030
    Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $30,170

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Kalamazoo, MI is $21.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $32.08 or more per hour.

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

    The median Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary in Kalamazoo, MI is 1.5% 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 Kalamazoo?

    Entry-level Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors (10th percentile) earn around $26,670 per year in Kalamazoo, MI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,200.