Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors Salary in York, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • York-Hanover, PA

Median annual salary $35,760 -22.6% vs national
Median hourly $17.19
10th percentile $22,790
90th percentile $64,820
Employed locally 350
National median $46,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,790
    25th
    $28,560
    50th (median)
    $35,760
    75th
    $47,100
    90th
    $64,820

    York economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,238 2023 • Census ACS
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary vs area income 43% Median Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary is 57% 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
    Napa, CA $59,990
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $55,880
    Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL $50,000
    Grants Pass, OR $49,150
    Champaign-Urbana, IL $47,030
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $46,540

    Related occupations in York, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$30,250
    Childcare Workers$28,980
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$22,010
    Animal Caretakers$28,650
    Manicurists and Pedicurists$27,260
    Recreation Workers$30,510

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in York, PA is $17.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $28.77 or more per hour.

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

    The median Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary in York, PA is 22.6% 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 York?

    Entry-level Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors (10th percentile) earn around $22,790 per year in York, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $28,560.