Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors pay in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington

In Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington (MN), the median pay for exercise trainers and group fitness instructors is $21.54 an hour ($44,790 a year). About 5,530 people work in this job there.

$21.54Median hourly pay
$31,780–$53,190Middle half of workers, yearly
5,530People in this job in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington (MN)

That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($47,160). It is 3% higher than the Minnesota median ($43,620).

Pay range for exercise trainers and group fitness instructors in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington (MN)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$14.30$29,740
25% of workers$15.28$31,780
Half of workers (median)$21.54$44,790
75% of workers$25.57$53,190
90% of workers$34.69$72,160

Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors pay in Minnesota metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington (this page)$44,7905,530
Rochester$40,460350
St. Cloud$38,160170
Duluth$37,540210
Mankato$37,390110

Minnesota unemployment rate: 4.4% (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.