Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors Salary in Southeast Minnesota

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $38,680 -16.2% vs national
Median hourly $18.60
10th percentile $29,510
90th percentile $57,830
Employed locally 270
National median $46,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,510
    25th
    $31,760
    50th (median)
    $38,680
    75th
    $46,340
    90th
    $57,830

    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
    Childcare Workers$29,380
    Recreation Workers$34,300
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    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$40,930
    Residential Advisors$44,180
    Animal Caretakers$33,960

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Southeast Minnesota is $18.60, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.65 or more per hour.

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

    The median Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary in Southeast Minnesota is 16.2% 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 Southeast Minnesota?

    Entry-level Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors (10th percentile) earn around $29,510 per year in Southeast Minnesota. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,760.