Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$46,180
↑ 48.8% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 48.8% since 2011 ($31,030 → $46,180)
🏆Peak year: 2023 at $46,480
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (+0.3%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +1%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $46,180 | -0.6% |
| 2023 | $46,480 | +2.4% |
| 2022 | $45,380 | +11.5% |
| 2021 | $40,700 | +0.5% |
| 2020 | $40,510 | +0.3% |
| 2019 | $40,390 | +1.4% |
| 2018 | $39,820 | +1.6% |
| 2017 | $39,210 | +2.8% |
| 2016 | $38,160 | +5.5% |
| 2015 | $36,160 | +3.4% |
| 2014 | $34,980 | +5.9% |
| 2013 | $33,020 | +4.1% |
| 2012 | $31,720 | +2.2% |
| 2011 | $31,030 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.