Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary
in Columbus, OH
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in the Columbus, OH metro earn a median of $37,410 a year, based on BLS estimates for 2,110 jobs (May 2025). That is 21% below the U.S. median of $47,160 and 3% above the OH statewide median of $36,370. It ranks #174 of 227 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE2,110 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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EXERCISE TRAINERS AND GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTORS PAY IN OTHER OH METROS
- Akron, OHmedian $43,510
- Cleveland, OHmedian $38,420
- Youngstown-Warren, OHmedian $38,030
- Cincinnati, OH-KY-INmedian $36,850
- Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OHmedian $36,580
- Toledo, OHmedian $36,400
- North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous)median $34,380
- West Northwestern Ohio nonmetropolitan areamedian $30,730
Questions
What is the average Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary in Columbus?
The BLS median is $37,410 a year (May 2025). Half of the 2,110 jobs pay between $30,010 and $53,240. The 10th percentile is $26,410 and the 90th is $61,630.
Is Columbus a high-paying metro for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors?
That is 21% below the U.S. median of $47,160 and 3% above the OH statewide median of $36,370. It ranks #174 of 227 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.