Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors pay in Pittsburgh

In Pittsburgh (PA), the median pay for exercise trainers and group fitness instructors is $22.09 an hour ($45,950 a year). About 2,130 people work in this job there.

$22.09Median hourly pay
$32,720–$55,240Middle half of workers, yearly
2,130People in this job in Pittsburgh (PA)

That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($47,160). It is 2% higher than the Pennsylvania median ($45,250).

Pay range for exercise trainers and group fitness instructors in Pittsburgh (PA)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$13.37$27,810
25% of workers$15.73$32,720
Half of workers (median)$22.09$45,950
75% of workers$26.56$55,240
90% of workers$28.71$59,710

Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors pay in Pennsylvania metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington$48,0407,820
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton$46,110590
Pittsburgh (this page)$45,9502,130
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre$45,590300
Lancaster$44,200600
State College$43,170160
Reading$41,880290
Erie$37,510320
Johnstown$37,41030
York-Hanover$37,410420
Lebanon$37,29070
Harrisburg-Carlisle$36,580430
Williamsport$35,39060
Altoona$32,91080
Gettysburg$29,74050
Chambersburg$28,720100

Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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.