Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors Salary in Southwest Colorado

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Colorado nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $47,640 +3.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.91
10th percentile $35,790
90th percentile $85,070
Employed locally 340
National median $46,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,790
    25th
    $41,100
    50th (median)
    $47,640
    75th
    $62,110
    90th
    $85,070

    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

    Related occupations in Southwest Colorado

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$34,130
    Childcare Workers$36,780
    Recreation Workers$38,330
    First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$50,680
    Animal Caretakers$33,520
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$54,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors make per hour in Southwest Colorado?

    The median hourly wage for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Southwest Colorado is $22.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.22 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Colorado above or below average for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salaries?

    The median Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary in Southwest Colorado is 3.2% above 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 Southwest Colorado?

    Entry-level Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors (10th percentile) earn around $35,790 per year in Southwest Colorado. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,100.