Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors Salary in Waco, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waco, TX

Median annual salary $35,680 -22.7% vs national
Median hourly $17.15
10th percentile $18,360
90th percentile $64,670
Employed locally 120
National median $46,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,360
    25th
    $23,270
    50th (median)
    $35,680
    75th
    $50,260
    90th
    $64,670

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary vs area income 56% Median Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary is 44% 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
    Wichita Falls, TX $49,290
    Victoria, TX $47,400
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $43,590
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $43,330
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $42,740
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $42,530

    Related occupations in Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers$27,220
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$22,800
    Animal Caretakers$29,180
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$28,390
    Recreation Workers$29,550
    First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$35,140

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Waco, TX is $17.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.36 or more per hour.

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

    The median Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary in Waco, TX is 22.7% 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors (10th percentile) earn around $18,360 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,270.