Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors Salary in Lima, OH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lima, OH

Median annual salary $28,610 -38% vs national
Median hourly $13.75
10th percentile $23,100
90th percentile $51,600
Employed locally 50
National median $46,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,100
    25th
    $28,610
    50th (median)
    $28,610
    75th
    $32,960
    90th
    $51,600

    Lima economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,001 2023 • Census ACS
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary vs area income 46% Median Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary is 54% 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
    Wheeling, WV-OH $38,210
    Johnstown, PA $37,410
    Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH $37,270
    Johnson City, TN $36,970
    Youngstown-Warren, OH $36,350
    Akron, OH $35,710

    Related occupations in Lima, OH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $27,860
    Recreation Workers $29,850
    Animal Caretakers $27,650
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $27,980
    Childcare Workers $27,180
    First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $38,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Lima, OH is $13.75, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.48 or more per hour.

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

    The median Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary in Lima, OH is 38% 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 Lima?

    Entry-level Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors (10th percentile) earn around $23,100 per year in Lima, OH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,610.