Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors Salary in Southeast Missouri

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

Median annual salary $35,590 -22.9% vs national
Median hourly $17.11
10th percentile $25,590
90th percentile $52,000
Employed locally 130
National median $46,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $25,590
    25th
    $28,070
    50th (median)
    $35,590
    75th
    $44,110
    90th
    $52,000

    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$27,940
    Recreation Workers$29,850
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    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$26,800
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$29,260
    Funeral Attendants$29,880

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Southeast Missouri is $17.11, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary in Southeast Missouri is 22.9% 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 Missouri?

    Entry-level Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors (10th percentile) earn around $25,590 per year in Southeast Missouri. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,070.