Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors Salary in Massachusetts

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

Median annual salary $36,360 -21.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.48
10th percentile $32,060
90th percentile $126,030
Employed locally 150
National median $46,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,060
    25th
    $32,060
    50th (median)
    $36,360
    75th
    $98,970
    90th
    $126,030

    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
    Childcare Workers $42,810
    Recreation Workers $37,000
    Animal Caretakers $37,120
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $43,900
    Tour and Travel Guides $32,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $50,520

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Massachusetts is $17.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $63.29 or more per hour.

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

    The median Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary in Massachusetts is 21.3% 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 Massachusetts?

    Entry-level Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors (10th percentile) earn around $32,060 per year in Massachusetts. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $32,060.