Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors Salary in Las Cruces, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Cruces, NM

Median annual salary $44,880 -2.8% vs national
Median hourly $21.58
10th percentile $28,080
90th percentile $57,320
Employed locally 60
National median $46,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,080
    25th
    $33,520
    50th (median)
    $44,880
    75th
    $46,710
    90th
    $57,320

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary vs area income 81% Median Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary is 19% 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
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $61,910
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $57,780
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $55,950
    Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $55,600
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $54,870
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $53,420

    Related occupations in Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $31,510
    Animal Caretakers $28,400
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $26,300
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $26,490
    Recreation Workers $36,560
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $50,940

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Las Cruces, NM is $21.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary in Las Cruces, NM is 2.8% 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 Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors (10th percentile) earn around $28,080 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,520.