Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors Salary in Northwest Alabama

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Northwest Alabama nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $27,220 -41.1% vs national
Median hourly $13.09
10th percentile $19,440
90th percentile $64,790
Employed locally 40
National median $46,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,440
    25th
    $23,580
    50th (median)
    $27,220
    75th
    $41,580
    90th
    $64,790

    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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    Residential Advisors $24,760
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $31,430

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Northwest Alabama is $13.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.15 or more per hour.

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

    The median Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary in Northwest Alabama is 41.1% 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 Northwest Alabama?

    Entry-level Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors (10th percentile) earn around $19,440 per year in Northwest Alabama. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,580.