Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors Salary in Utica, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Utica-Rome, NY

Median annual salary $50,490 +9.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.28
10th percentile $33,130
90th percentile $96,270
Employed locally 110
National median $46,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,130
    25th
    $37,370
    50th (median)
    $50,490
    75th
    $78,350
    90th
    $96,270

    Utica economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,830 2023 • Census ACS
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary vs area income 73% Median Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary is 27% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,360
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $58,220
    Albany, GA $54,270
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $49,480
    Binghamton, NY $46,370
    Ithaca, NY $46,000

    Related occupations in Utica, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $34,220
    Recreation Workers $34,010
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $31,200
    Animal Caretakers $34,340
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $31,200
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers $50,150

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Utica, NY is $24.28, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.22 or more per hour.

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

    The median Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary in Utica, NY is 9.3% 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 Utica?

    Entry-level Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors (10th percentile) earn around $33,130 per year in Utica, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,370.