Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors pay in Boulder

In Boulder (CO), the median pay for exercise trainers and group fitness instructors is $24.92 an hour ($51,820 a year). About 1,070 people work in this job there.

$24.92Median hourly pay
$44,050–$70,390Middle half of workers, yearly
1,070People in this job in Boulder (CO)

That is 10% higher than the U.S. median ($47,160). It is 4% higher than the Colorado median ($49,900).

Pay range for exercise trainers and group fitness instructors in Boulder (CO)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$16.21$33,730
25% of workers$21.18$44,050
Half of workers (median)$24.92$51,820
75% of workers$33.84$70,390
90% of workers$47.19$98,150

Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors pay in Colorado metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Boulder (this page)$51,8201,070
Denver-Aurora-Centennial$50,5806,020
Greeley$48,660300
Fort Collins-Loveland$48,430760
Colorado Springs$47,1201,020
Pueblo$44,68080
Grand Junction$39,770160

Colorado unemployment rate: 4% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Education, experience and outlook for exercise trainers and group fitness instructors

  • Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
  • Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
  • Job outlook: +7.3% over ten years, faster than average · about 68,000 openings a year (BLS)

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Other job titles for this job

Wellness CoachFitness CoachFitness InstructorStrength and Conditioning CoachSwim InstructorFitness SpecialistPersonal TrainerAquatics SpecialistAerobics InstructorAerobics TeacherCertified Personal TrainerCertified Pilates Instructor

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.