Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors Salary in Michigan: $49,500 Average

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Average base salary, Michigan

$49,500 / year

≈ $4,150 per month · $23.80 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for Michigan · median $47,000

25th percentile
$34,500Average
$49,50075th percentile
$58,000

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary by state

Alabama$40,500

Alaska$47,500

Arizona$54,500

Arkansas$44,000

California$65,000

Colorado$58,500

Connecticut$69,000

Delaware$52,500

District of Columbia$57,000

Florida$46,000

Georgia$52,000

Hawaii$57,000

Idaho$54,000

Illinois$55,000

Indiana$38,500

Iowa$39,500

Kansas$42,000

Kentucky$48,000

Louisiana$44,000

Maine$55,000

Maryland$56,000

Massachusetts$75,000

Michigan$49,500

Minnesota$48,000

Mississippi$38,500

Missouri$43,500

Montana$49,500

Nebraska$39,500

Nevada$60,000

New Hampshire$56,000

New Jersey$68,000

New Mexico$44,500

New York$63,000

North Carolina$50,000

North Dakota$42,500

Ohio$41,500

Oklahoma$46,500

Oregon$62,500

Pennsylvania$48,500

Rhode Island$55,000

South Carolina$45,000

South Dakota$44,500

Tennessee$50,000

Texas$46,500

Utah$51,000

Vermont$62,000

Virginia$47,500

Washington$64,000

West Virginia$41,000

Wisconsin$46,000

Wyoming$59,500

About this role

Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors is a professional role in the Personal Care and Service job family, focused on Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors work. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructorss do

Typical education: Post-Secondary Certificate

Observe participants and inform them of corrective measures necessary for skill improvement.
Offer alternatives during classes to accommodate different levels of fitness.
Monitor participants' progress and adapt programs as needed.
Plan routines, choose appropriate music, and choose different movements for each set of muscles, depending on participants' capabilities and limitations.
Evaluate individuals' abilities, needs, and physical conditions, and develop suitable training programs to meet any special requirements.

Top skills: Instructing Service Orientation Speaking Active Listening Social Perceptiveness Learning Strategies

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Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary by industry

Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation

219,050 workers

$55,500

Other Services (except Public Administration)

45,840 workers

$49,500

Educational Services

27,030 workers

$51,500

Local Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

16,040 workers

$51,500

Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS

14,390 workers

$51,500

Health Care and Social Assistance

11,610 workers

$54,500

Accommodation and Food Services

2,860 workers

$54,500

State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

1,280 workers

$50,500

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors pays 13% above the average across 32 roles in the Personal Care and Service job family (family average $48,000).

Similar-paying roles in Personal Care and Service

First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker$54,000

Skincare Specialist$53,500

First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$55,500

Barber$48,500

Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$60,000

Embalmer$60,500

Crematory Operator$47,500

Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$45,500

Tour and Travel Guides$45,000

Gambling Dealer$44,000

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors make?

The average base salary for a Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in the United States is $54,000 per year, or about $25.96 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $36,500 and $64,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Personal Care and Service roles?

The Personal Care and Service job family averages $48,000 across 32 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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