Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors
Instruct or coach groups or individuals in exercise activities for the primary purpose of personal fitness. Demonstrate techniques and form, observe participants, and explain to them corrective measures necessary to improve their skills. Develop and implement individualized approaches to exercise.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
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| Alabama | 2,590 | $36,210 | $17.41 | |
| Alaska | 580 | $47,410 | $22.79 | |
| Arizona | 4,780 | $47,070 | $22.63 | |
| Arkansas | 1,140 | $35,210 | $16.93 | |
| California | 25,160 | $55,480 | $26.68 | |
| Colorado | 7,280 | $50,070 | $24.07 | |
| Connecticut | 2,670 | $57,740 | $27.76 | |
| Delaware | 860 | $42,970 | $20.66 | |
| District of Columbia | 660 | $61,370 | $29.50 | |
| Florida | 14,900 | $37,720 | $18.13 | |
| Georgia | 3,560 | $45,850 | $22.04 | |
| Hawaii | 620 | $49,460 | $23.78 | |
| Idaho | 1,600 | $41,260 | $19.84 | |
| Illinois | 12,270 | $48,300 | $23.22 | |
| Indiana | 3,740 | $41,370 | $19.89 | |
| Iowa | 2,490 | $35,750 | $17.19 | |
| Kansas | 3,170 | $34,270 | $16.48 | |
| Kentucky | 2,070 | $40,340 | $19.39 | |
| Louisiana | 2,070 | $36,640 | $17.61 | |
| Maine | 700 | $46,270 | $22.25 | |
| Maryland | 3,690 | $52,290 | $25.14 | |
| Massachusetts | 6,210 | $57,640 | $27.71 | |
| Michigan | 4,080 | $42,840 | $20.60 | |
| Minnesota | 4,930 | $44,580 | $21.44 | |
| Mississippi | 990 | $35,710 | $17.17 | |
| Missouri | 3,970 | $39,060 | $18.78 | |
| Montana | 1,500 | $39,650 | $19.06 | |
| Nebraska | 1,900 | $36,450 | $17.52 | |
| Nevada | 1,890 | $41,410 | $19.91 | |
| New Hampshire | 1,360 | $46,210 | $22.21 | |
| New Jersey | 6,340 | $56,670 | $27.24 | |
| New Mexico | 1,130 | $40,610 | $19.53 | |
| New York | 13,220 | $61,840 | $29.73 | |
| North Carolina | 6,670 | $41,640 | $20.02 | |
| North Dakota | 820 | $39,080 | $18.79 | |
| Ohio | 7,280 | $34,340 | $16.51 | |
| Oklahoma | 2,400 | $39,320 | $18.91 | |
| Oregon | 2,680 | $46,810 | $22.51 | |
| Pennsylvania | 7,240 | $38,640 | $18.58 | |
| Rhode Island | 1,100 | $41,080 | $19.75 | |
| South Carolina | 2,920 | $35,180 | $16.91 | |
| South Dakota | 790 | $34,450 | $16.56 | |
| Tennessee | 3,370 | $44,330 | $21.31 | |
| Texas | 17,010 | $40,010 | $19.24 | |
| Utah | 3,370 | $42,630 | $20.50 | |
| Vermont | 350 | $58,780 | $28.26 | |
| Virginia | 7,690 | $39,350 | $18.92 | |
| Washington | 7,590 | $52,800 | $25.39 | |
| West Virginia | 580 | $41,720 | $20.06 | |
| Wisconsin | 5,200 | $43,470 | $20.90 | |
| Wyoming | 420 | $38,610 | $18.56 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that prepares individuals to teach physical education programs and/or to coach sports at various educational levels.
A general program that focuses on activities and principles that promote physical fitness, achieve and maintain athletic prowess, and accomplish related research and service goals. Includes instruction in human movement studies, motivation studies, rules and practice of specific sports, exercise and fitness principles and techniques, basic athletic injury prevention and treatment, and organizing and leading fitness and sports programs.
A program that prepares individuals to apply business, coaching and physical education principles to the organization, administration and management of athletic programs and teams, fitness/rehabilitation facilities and health clubs, sport recreation services, and related services. Includes instruction in program planning and development; business and financial management principles; sales, marketing and recruitment; event promotion, scheduling and management; facilities management; public relations; legal aspects of sports; and applicable health and safety standards.
A program that prepares individuals for employment in health and fitness clubs, wellness centers, public and private recreation facilities, hospitals and corporate fitness programs where they will perform a variety of instructional and administrative duties. Includes instruction in human anatomy and physiology, fitness techniques, exercise science, personal training, nutrition, and customer service.
A program that prepares individuals to function as professional instructors in the spiritual and physical therapy of Yoga in private, institutional, and clinical settings. Includes instruction in the principles of Ayurveda, philosophy of Yoga, warm-up and progressive exercises, breathing exercises, meditation, Yamas and Niyamas, instructional techniques, posture adjustment, student/client counseling and assessment, advanced Yoga disciplines and styles, business practices, and professional standards and ethics.
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$45,870 per yearNational average salaryVery HighJob growth rate
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High school diploma or equivalentTypical education requirement
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Short-term on-the-job trainingTypical on-the-job training requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as exercise trainers and group fitness instructors.
- Less than high school 2%
- High school graduate 9%
- College dropout 19%
- Associate’s degree 10%
- Bachelor’s degree 45%
- Master’s degree 12%
- Doctorate degree 3%
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