Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors (39-9031) in Connecticut

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Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors (39-9031) in Connecticut

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State of Connecticut (1Q 2023)
All Industry
Estimated Employment		3,360
Mean wage		$30.54
Entry wage		$15.18
10th percentile wage		$14.10
50th percentile wage		$23.90
90th percentile wage		$66.86

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment / Percent
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries	2,380	70.7%
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations	330	9.9%
Ambulatory Health Care Services	170	5.2%
Educational Services	170	5.1%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment / Median Wage
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities	20	$29.44
Hospitals	10	$28.28
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries	2,380	$25.66
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations	330	$23.56

Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors (39-9031)

Instruct or coach groups or individuals in exercise activities for the primary purpose of personal fitness. Demonstrate techniques and form, observe participants, and explain to them corrective measures necessary to improve their skills. Develop and implement individualized approaches to exercise. Excludes Educational Instruction and Library Occupations (25-0000), Coaches and Scouts (27-2022), and Athletic Trainers (29-9091).


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$23.90		$15.85		$8.05
2022	$22.87	+4.5%	$15.16	+4.5%	$7.70
2021	$21.07	+8.5%	$13.98	+8.5%	$7.10
2020	$19.97	+5.5%	$13.24	+5.5%	$6.73
2019	$19.26	+3.7%	$12.77	+3.7%	$6.49
2018	$18.47	+4.3%	$12.25	+4.3%	$6.22
2017	$17.82	+3.6%	$11.82	+3.6%	$6.00
2016	$17.26	+3.3%	$11.44	+3.3%	$5.81
2015	$16.76	+3.0%	$11.12	+3.0%	$5.65
2014	$16.40	+2.2%	$10.88	+2.2%	$5.52
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$23.90		$25.76		-$1.86
2022	$22.87	+4.5%	$24.90	+3.4%	-$2.03
2021	$21.07	+8.5%	$23.56	+5.7%	-$2.48
2020	$19.97	+5.5%	$22.76	+3.5%	-$2.78
2019	$19.26	+3.7%	$22.11	+2.9%	-$2.85
2018	$18.47	+4.3%	$21.46	+3.0%	-$2.99
2017	$17.82	+3.6%	$20.85	+2.9%	-$3.02
2016	$17.26	+3.3%	$20.37	+2.4%	-$3.10
2015	$16.76	+3.0%	$19.85	+2.6%	-$3.08
2014	$16.40	+2.2%	$19.43	+2.2%	-$3.02

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2023

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.


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