BLS Official Data · OEWS May 2025

Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Texas

$44,880 / year · average (mean) annual wage
$21.58 per hour

▼ 14.4% below U.S. average34th of 51 states

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Dataset: OEWS May 2025 Published: May 2026 Coverage: All 50 States + DC
Average$44,880per year
Median$40,880per year
Hourly$21.58per hour
10th – 90th percentile$21,930 – $76,340per year

Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors Pay Range in Texas

Pay distribution across experience levels

  • 10th Percentile — Entry Level$21,930
  • 25th Percentile — Junior$29,340
  • 50th Percentile — Median$40,880
  • 75th Percentile — Senior$56,930
  • 90th Percentile — Top Earners$76,340

Half of Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Texas earn more than $40,880. The top 10% make $76,340 or more, while entry-level workers start around $21,930.

Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Texas: Key Facts

Source: BLS OEWS May 2025

  • Texas ranks 34th of 51 states for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors pay, at $44,880 per year (14.4% below the U.S. average of $52,420).
  • 19,260 people work as Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Texas — 6.0% of all U.S. Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors jobs.
  • Location quotient 0.66: Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors jobs are less concentrated in Texas than in the U.S. overall.
  • Pay range: the lowest-paid 10% earn under $21,930; the top 10% earn over $76,340.
  • Hourly equivalent: $21.58 per hour (2,080 hours/year).
  • The highest-paying state is Massachusetts at $72,370.
  • Among personal services jobs in Texas, Skincare Specialists pays the most ($55,720).

Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors Job Market in Texas

Key factors affecting compensation

Texas's key industries are Energy, Technology, Healthcare, and its job market is rated strong. Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors here earn $44,880 on average, placing the state 34th nationally.

With a cost-of-living index of 0.95 (U.S. = 1.00), a Texas salary of $44,880 is roughly equivalent to $47,242 at the national average cost of living.

Compared with nearby states in the pay ranking, Minnesota ($46,190), Virginia ($46,030), Alaska ($45,860) are the closest alternatives for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors weighing a move.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics · Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · May 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this salary

What is the average Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary in Texas?

The average Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary in Texas is $44,880 per year (median $40,880), which is 14.4% below the national average of $52,420.

How does Texas rank for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors pay?

Texas ranks 34th out of 51 states. The highest-paying state is Massachusetts ($72,370/yr).

How much do entry-level Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors make in Texas?

The lowest-paid 10% of Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Texas earn about $21,930 per year and the 25th percentile is $29,340.

How much do Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors make per hour in Texas?

About $21.58 per hour, based on the $44,880 annual average and 2,080 working hours per year.

How many Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors work in Texas?

BLS counts 19,260 Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors jobs in Texas (OEWS May 2025).

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