Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors Salary in Pensacola, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL

Median annual salary $40,880 -11.5% vs national
Median hourly $19.65
10th percentile $25,210
90th percentile $72,220
Employed locally 360
National median $46,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,210
    25th
    $28,630
    50th (median)
    $40,880
    75th
    $51,490
    90th
    $72,220

    Pensacola economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,588 2023 • Census ACS
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary vs area income 56% Median Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary is 44% 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
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $50,280
    Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL $50,000
    Flagstaff, AZ $49,320
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $48,680
    Flint, MI $48,390
    Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL $46,290

    Related occupations in Pensacola, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $29,380
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $26,900
    Childcare Workers $28,370
    Animal Caretakers $29,110
    Recreation Workers $31,980
    Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers $28,300

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Pensacola, FL is $19.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.31 or more per hour.

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

    The median Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary in Pensacola, FL is 11.5% 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 Pensacola?

    Entry-level Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors (10th percentile) earn around $25,210 per year in Pensacola, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,630.