Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors pay in Massachusetts

In Massachusetts, the median pay for exercise trainers and group fitness instructors is $31.07 an hour ($64,620 a year). About 9,200 people work in this job there.

$31.07Median hourly pay
$50,760–$96,140Middle half of workers, yearly
9,200People in this job in Massachusetts

That is 37% higher than the U.S. median ($47,160). Massachusetts ranks 1st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.

Pay range for exercise trainers and group fitness instructors in Massachusetts

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$17.36$36,110
25% of workers$24.41$50,760
Half of workers (median)$31.07$64,620
75% of workers$46.22$96,140
90% of workers$50.67$105,390

Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors pay in Massachusetts metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Boston-Cambridge-Newton$65,1907,350
Barnstable Town$62,400230
Pittsfield$61,410180
Amherst Town-Northampton$60,060200
Worcester$59,800730
Springfield$54,440370

Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (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.