Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors Salary in Northern Michigan

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northern Michigan nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $44,070 -4.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.19
10th percentile $29,820
90th percentile $60,900
Employed locally 90
National median $46,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,820
    25th
    $31,570
    50th (median)
    $44,070
    75th
    $49,810
    90th
    $60,900

    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$27,180
    Childcare Workers$28,640
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$39,030
    Recreation Workers$33,620
    Animal Caretakers$28,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$38,550

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Northern Michigan is $21.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary in Northern Michigan is 4.6% 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 Northern Michigan?

    Entry-level Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors (10th percentile) earn around $29,820 per year in Northern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,570.