Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors Salary in Lafayette, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN

Median annual salary $30,330 -34.3% vs national
Median hourly $14.58
10th percentile $25,000
90th percentile $45,770
Employed locally 190
National median $46,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,000
    25th
    $29,590
    50th (median)
    $30,330
    75th
    $41,600
    90th
    $45,770

    Lafayette economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,895 2023 • Census ACS
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary vs area income 51% Median Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary is 49% 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
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $61,040
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $57,780
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $54,620
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $51,680
    Washington $50,350
    Illinois $50,290

    Related occupations in Lafayette, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $28,720
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $29,670
    Animal Caretakers $28,100
    Recreation Workers $27,360
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $24,990
    Residential Advisors $41,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Lafayette, IN is $14.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary in Lafayette, IN is 34.3% 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 Lafayette?

    Entry-level Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors (10th percentile) earn around $25,000 per year in Lafayette, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,590.