Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors Salary in Santa Fe, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Fe, NM

Median annual salary $39,700 -14% vs national
Median hourly $19.09
10th percentile $29,960
90th percentile $55,350
Employed locally 70
National median $46,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,960
    25th
    $31,620
    50th (median)
    $39,700
    75th
    $48,750
    90th
    $55,350

    Santa Fe economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,689 2023 • Census ACS
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary vs area income 53% Median Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary is 47% 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
    Wasatch Front Fringe Utah nonmetropolitan area $57,780
    Northwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area $55,950
    Northern New Hampshire nonmetropolitan area $55,600
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $54,870
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $53,420

    Related occupations in Santa Fe, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $28,760
    Animal Caretakers $35,410
    Childcare Workers $36,320
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $29,470
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $52,040
    Recreation Workers $37,380

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Santa Fe, NM is $19.09, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.61 or more per hour.

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

    The median Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary in Santa Fe, NM is 14% 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 Santa Fe?

    Entry-level Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors (10th percentile) earn around $29,960 per year in Santa Fe, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,620.