Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors Salary in Tuscaloosa, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tuscaloosa, AL

Median annual salary $37,590 -18.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.07
10th percentile $17,980
90th percentile $61,650
Employed locally 120
National median $46,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $17,980
    25th
    $24,620
    50th (median)
    $37,590
    75th
    $45,270
    90th
    $61,650

    Tuscaloosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $59,975 2023 • Census ACS
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary vs area income 63% Median Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary is 37% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,050
    Balance of Nevada nonmetropolitan area $61,910
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,360
    Vallejo, CA $58,850
    California $56,600
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $54,870

    Related occupations in Tuscaloosa, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$21,550
    Recreation Workers$26,630
    Childcare Workers$26,000
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$30,160
    Animal Caretakers$27,200
    Residential Advisors$30,630

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Tuscaloosa, AL is $18.07, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.94 or more per hour.

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

    The median Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary in Tuscaloosa, AL is 18.6% 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 Tuscaloosa?

    Entry-level Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors (10th percentile) earn around $17,980 per year in Tuscaloosa, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $24,620.