Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors Salary in Punta Gorda, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Punta Gorda, FL

Median annual salary $38,800 -16% vs national
Median hourly $18.65
10th percentile $28,290
90th percentile $72,620
Employed locally 90
National median $46,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,290
    25th
    $29,120
    50th (median)
    $38,800
    75th
    $60,040
    90th
    $72,620

    Punta Gorda economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,154 2023 • Census ACS
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary vs area income 59% Median Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary is 41% 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 Punta Gorda, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$26,940
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$28,410
    Animal Caretakers$29,220
    Childcare Workers$33,260
    Recreation Workers$34,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$47,160

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Punta Gorda, FL is $18.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.92 or more per hour.

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

    The median Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary in Punta Gorda, FL is 16% 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 Punta Gorda?

    Entry-level Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors (10th percentile) earn around $28,290 per year in Punta Gorda, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,120.