Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors pay in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria

In Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC), the median pay for exercise trainers and group fitness instructors is $22.21 an hour ($46,190 a year). About 10,440 people work in this job there.

$22.21Median hourly pay
$36,220–$62,400Middle half of workers, yearly
10,440People in this job in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

That is 2% lower than the U.S. median ($47,160). It is 18% higher than the District of Columbia median ($39,210).

Pay range for exercise trainers and group fitness instructors in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$13.50$28,070
25% of workers$17.41$36,220
Half of workers (median)$22.21$46,190
75% of workers$30.00$62,400
90% of workers$38.33$79,720

Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors pay in District of Columbia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (this page)$46,19010,440

District of Columbia unemployment rate: 5.7% (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.