Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors pay in Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood

In Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood (IN), the median pay for exercise trainers and group fitness instructors is $16.44 an hour ($34,190 a year). About 2,220 people work in this job there.

$16.44Median hourly pay
$24,530–$48,950Middle half of workers, yearly
2,220People in this job in Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood (IN)

That is 28% lower than the U.S. median ($47,160). It is 2% lower than the Indiana median ($34,960).

Pay range for exercise trainers and group fitness instructors in Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood (IN)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$10.77$22,410
25% of workers$11.79$24,530
Half of workers (median)$16.44$34,190
75% of workers$23.53$48,950
90% of workers$29.34$61,030

Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors pay in Indiana metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
South Bend-Mishawaka$38,890160
Bloomington$38,290180
Lafayette-West Lafayette$35,780210
Michigan City-La Porte$35,77040
Evansville$35,740420
Kokomo$35,09040
Columbus$34,69040
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood (this page)$34,1902,220
Terre Haute$33,74090
Fort Wayne$30,630500

Indiana unemployment rate: 3.3% (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.