Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors Salary in Mankato, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Mankato, MN

Median annual salary $37,250 -19.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.91
10th percentile $28,290
90th percentile $57,930
Employed locally 100
National median $46,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,290
    25th
    $35,320
    50th (median)
    $37,250
    75th
    $45,760
    90th
    $57,930

    Mankato economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,722 2023 • Census ACS
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary vs area income 50% Median Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary is 50% 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
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $45,390
    Fargo, ND-MN $41,070
    Rochester, MN $38,700
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $38,360
    St. Cloud, MN $38,120
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $35,870

    Related occupations in Mankato, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $30,960
    Residential Advisors $44,870
    Recreation Workers $36,190
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $28,360
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $44,530
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $37,030

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Mankato, MN is $17.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.23 or more per hour.

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

    The median Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary in Mankato, MN is 19.3% 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 Mankato?

    Entry-level Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors (10th percentile) earn around $28,290 per year in Mankato, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,320.