Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors Salary in Roanoke, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Roanoke, VA

Median annual salary $36,810 -20.3% vs national
Median hourly $17.70
10th percentile $27,090
90th percentile $57,560
Employed locally 550
National median $46,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,090
    25th
    $28,850
    50th (median)
    $36,810
    75th
    $46,930
    90th
    $57,560

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary vs area income 55% Median Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary is 45% 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
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $61,910
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,360
    Vallejo, CA $58,850
    Nevada $49,530
    Corvallis, OR $49,260
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $49,230

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers$27,790
    Recreation Workers$31,280
    Animal Caretakers$28,030
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$30,530
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$27,000
    Funeral Attendants$30,060

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Roanoke, VA is $17.70, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.62 or more per hour.

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

    The median Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary in Roanoke, VA is 20.3% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors (10th percentile) earn around $27,090 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,850.