Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors Salary in Southern Indiana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $32,830 -28.9% vs national
Median hourly $15.78
10th percentile $20,080
90th percentile $44,920
Employed locally 100
National median $46,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $20,080
    25th
    $28,890
    50th (median)
    $32,830
    75th
    $44,140
    90th
    $44,920

    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 $31,710
    Recreation Workers $28,290
    Childcare Workers $29,040
    Animal Caretakers $28,280
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $29,750
    Funeral Attendants $30,770

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Southern Indiana is $15.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.06 or more per hour.

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

    The median Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary in Southern Indiana is 28.9% 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 Southern Indiana?

    Entry-level Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors (10th percentile) earn around $20,080 per year in Southern Indiana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,890.