Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors Salary in Wisconsin
Exercise trainers and group fitness instructors in Wisconsin earned a median of $44,200 a year ($21.25 an hour) and a mean of $44,300 in May 2025. The median is 6.3% below the U.S. median of $47,160, ranking 32nd of 52 states and territories, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Median annual
- $44,200
- Median hourly
- $21.25
- Mean annual
- $44,300
- Jobs on record
- 6,330
Grey needle: U.S. median, $47,160 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, state file, May 2025. Wage and salary jobs only; the self-employed are not counted. OEWS pay excludes overtime, shift differentials and non-production bonuses. Confirm any figure on bls.gov/oes. Latest BLS release: May 2025, published May 15, 2026; checked November 10, 2026.
How does Wisconsin compare on pay for exercise trainers and group fitness instructors?
Wisconsin ranks 32nd of 52 states and territories. Massachusetts is highest at $64,620, $20,420 more than the Wisconsin median.
| State | Rank | Median | Against U.S. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 30 | $44,410 | -6% | 2,290 |
| Delaware | 31 | $44,340 | -6% | 1,210 |
| Wisconsin | 32 | $44,200 | -6% | 6,330 |
| Montana | 33 | $43,940 | -7% | 1,420 |
| South Carolina | 34 | $43,630 | -7% | 5,130 |
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025. Rank 1 is the highest median among 52 states and territories with a published figure. See every state.
Does Wisconsin pay go further after prices?
Prices in Wisconsin run 5.9% below the U.S. average, so the $44,200 median buys about what $46,974 buys at average U.S. prices, below the $47,160 U.S. median. On this measure Wisconsin ranks 24th of 51, up from 32nd before the adjustment.
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025; BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024. The adjustment divides pay by the state's price level.
Which areas in Wisconsin pay exercise trainers and group fitness instructors the most?
Madison, WI is highest at $48,720, 10.2% above the Wisconsin median.
| Area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Madison, WI | $48,720 | 1,390 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI | $48,320 | 150 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $46,190 | 2,150 |
| Green Bay, WI | $44,940 | 340 |
| Wausau, WI | $44,120 | 180 |
| Appleton, WI | $41,330 | 320 |
| Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $38,670 | 90 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $38,390 | 80 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $37,400 | 180 |
| South Central Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $36,930 | 210 |
| Kenosha, WI | $36,400 | 120 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $35,680 | 240 |
| Janesville-Beloit, WI | $35,630 | 100 |
| Oshkosh-Neenah, WI | $30,750 | 170 |
| Northeastern Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area | $28,280 | 320 |
Source: BLS OEWS metropolitan and nonmetropolitan area file, May 2025. Every area BLS lists for this job in Wisconsin is shown; an area that crosses state lines is listed under the first state in its BLS title.
How many exercise trainers and group fitness instructors work in Wisconsin?
BLS counts 6,330 jobs in Wisconsin, 2.0% of the 322,930 in the U.S. That is the 19th largest count among the 52 states and territories with a published figure. That is 2.2 of every 1,000 jobs in Wisconsin, a location quotient of 1.04: the occupation's share of local jobs is 1.04 times its national share, so it is about as concentrated here as in the U.S. as a whole.
Source: BLS OEWS state file, May 2025 and national file.
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