What is the salary of a Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor?

The typical salary range is $32,325 - $64,651 per year.

Hospitality, Travel, & FoodGrowingBright Outlook

Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor

Operational-level

Also known as: Aerobics Instructor, Aerobics Teacher, Aquatics Specialist, Certified Personal Trainer

Hospitality, Travel, & FoodBachelor's Degree

Job Description

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.

Exercise ScienceKinesiologyFitness InstructionPersonal TrainingHealthcareEducationHuman ServicesFitnessHospitalityTeaching

Skills employers are looking for in 2027

Software and technologies flagged by O*NET as Hot or In-Demand for this role.

Hot technologies

Intuit QuickBooks Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft Outlook Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Word

Job Outlook 2025-2035

Bright Outlook

O*NET flags this career as a Bright Outlook occupation: grows rapidly over the next decade.

Projected growth

+7.3%

US average: +3.5%

Job openings

68,000

per year (US)

Jobs today

388,400

in 2025 → 416,900 (2035)

Typical entry education

High school diploma or equivalent

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections; O*NET Bright Outlook. Read the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook

Work Environment

How this work is typically performed, based on O*NET work context data.

Email & digital communication

High

Working in a team

Moderate

Contact with others

High

Freedom to make decisions

High

Time pressure

Moderate

Time spent sitting

Low

Working outdoors

Low

Indoor, climate-controlled

High

Dealing with customers

High

Level of competition

Moderate

Source: O*NET Work Context (v31.0)

Future Perspective

Growing Job Market

This field is experiencing expansion with increasing job opportunities and career advancement potential. Market demand is rising, with new positions being created.

Career ladder

Often before this role

Animateur de centre sportif
Assistant de loisirs
Agent de service client (salle de sport)

Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor

Where it can lead

Directeur de centre de fitness
Coordinateur bien-être
Coach sportif spécialisé

Impact of AI on this Job

AI will increasingly assist exercise trainers by providing personalized workout plans based on data, analyzing performance through wearables, and offering virtual coaching. However, the human element of motivation, direct feedback, and emotional support will remain crucial and difficult for AI to fully replicate, ensuring continued demand for human instructors.

Salary

$47,160

Median annual wage, BLS 2025

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum educational requirement for this position

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Based on job level & field

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