Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors pay in New Mexico
In New Mexico, the median pay for exercise trainers and group fitness instructors is $21.48 an hour ($44,680 a year). About 1,030 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($47,160). New Mexico ranks 28th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for exercise trainers and group fitness instructors in New Mexico
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $12.80 | $26,620 |
| 25% of workers | $14.52 | $30,210 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.48 | $44,680 |
| 75% of workers | $24.50 | $50,960 |
| 90% of workers | $28.12 | $58,490 |
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors pay in New Mexico metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | $45,250 | 780 |
| Farmington | $43,070 | 30 |
| Las Cruces | $32,410 | 40 |
New Mexico unemployment rate: 4.7% (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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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Self-Enrichment Teachers | $45,890 |
| Recreation Workers | $31,900 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | $62,280 |
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