Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors Salary in Maryland

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Maryland nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $42,150 -8.7% vs national
Median hourly $20.26
10th percentile $31,200
90th percentile $88,240
Employed locally 310
National median $46,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,200
    25th
    $31,200
    50th (median)
    $42,150
    75th
    $60,100
    90th
    $88,240

    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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$31,510
    Recreation Workers$34,100
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    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$39,130
    Residential Advisors$52,750
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$47,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Maryland is $20.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.91 or more per hour.

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

    The median Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary in Maryland is 8.7% 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 Maryland?

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