Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors Salary in St. Cloud, MN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • St. Cloud, MN

Median annual salary $38,120 -17.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.33
10th percentile $31,230
90th percentile $58,120
Employed locally 120
National median $46,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,230
    25th
    $35,390
    50th (median)
    $38,120
    75th
    $49,770
    90th
    $58,120

    St. Cloud economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $75,670 2023 • Census ACS
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary vs area income 50% Median Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary is 50% below the area median household income

    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

    Nearby metros — Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $45,390
    Fargo, ND-MN $41,070
    Rochester, MN $38,700
    Sioux Falls, SD-MN $38,360
    Mankato, MN $37,250
    La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN $35,870

    Related occupations in St. Cloud, MN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $30,860
    Recreation Workers $35,370
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $43,710
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $28,550
    Gambling Service Workers, All Other $30,640
    Residential Advisors $46,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors make per hour in St. Cloud?

    The median hourly wage for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in St. Cloud, MN is $18.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.74 or more per hour.

    Is St. Cloud above or below average for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salaries?

    The median Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary in St. Cloud, MN is 17.5% 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 St. Cloud?

    Entry-level Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors (10th percentile) earn around $31,230 per year in St. Cloud, MN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,390.