Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $45,180 -2.2% vs national
Median hourly $21.72
10th percentile $24,510
90th percentile $64,840
Employed locally 1,760
National median $46,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $24,510
    25th
    $31,330
    50th (median)
    $45,180
    75th
    $56,290
    90th
    $64,840

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary vs area income 61% Median Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary is 39% 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
    Napa, CA $59,990
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $55,880
    Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL $50,000
    Grants Pass, OR $49,150
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $47,030
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $46,540

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$28,260
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$23,190
    Childcare Workers$28,020
    Animal Caretakers$29,220
    Recreation Workers$31,930
    Manicurists and Pedicurists$26,690

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Pittsburgh, PA is $21.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 2.2% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors (10th percentile) earn around $24,510 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,330.