Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors Salary in Southern Michigan

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

Median annual salary $45,430 -1.6% vs national
Median hourly $21.84
10th percentile $26,260
90th percentile $62,260
Employed locally 60
National median $46,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,260
    25th
    $33,440
    50th (median)
    $45,430
    75th
    $45,780
    90th
    $62,260

    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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    Funeral Attendants$36,870

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Southern Michigan is $21.84, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $29.16 or more per hour.

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

    The median Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary in Southern Michigan is 1.6% 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 Southern Michigan?

    Entry-level Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors (10th percentile) earn around $26,260 per year in Southern Michigan. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,440.