Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors Salary in South Central Wisconsin

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $38,980 -15.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.74
10th percentile $23,290
90th percentile $51,950
Employed locally 170
National median $46,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,290
    25th
    $30,440
    50th (median)
    $38,980
    75th
    $46,160
    90th
    $51,950

    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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$28,390
    Recreation Workers$33,060
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$33,580
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$45,460
    Animal Caretakers$28,390
    Childcare Workers$31,260

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors make per hour in South Central Wisconsin?

    The median hourly wage for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in South Central Wisconsin is $18.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $25.57 or more per hour.

    Is South Central Wisconsin above or below average for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salaries?

    The median Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary in South Central Wisconsin is 15.6% 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 South Central Wisconsin?

    Entry-level Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors (10th percentile) earn around $23,290 per year in South Central Wisconsin. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,440.