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Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors (39-9031) in Bridgeport-Stamford Labor Market Area
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Bridgeport-Stamford LMA (1Q 2023)
All Industry
Estimated employment1,360
Mean wage$35.74
Entry wage$15.22
10th percentile wage$14.16
50th percentile wage$28.92
90th percentile wage$78.63
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries1,08079.3%
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations1108.2%
Social Assistance705.0%
 Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations110$56.59
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries1,080$28.95
Social Assistance70$
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
YearThis OccupationCompared to Occupational GroupDifference
Current  $28.92 $16.89 $12.03
2022$27.67+4.5%$16.16+4.5%$11.51
2021$25.50+8.5%$14.89+8.5%$10.61
2020$24.17+5.5%$14.11+5.5%$10.05
2019$23.30+3.7%$13.61+3.7%$9.69
2018$22.35+4.3%$13.05+4.3%$9.30
2017$21.56+3.6%$12.59+3.6%$8.97
2016$20.88+3.3%$12.20+3.3%$8.69
2015$20.28+3.0%$11.84+3.0%$8.44
2014$19.85+2.2%$11.59+2.2%$8.26
YearThis OccupationCompared to All OccupationsDifference
Current  $28.92 $28.00 $0.92
2022$27.67+4.5%$27.07+3.4%$0.60
2021$25.50+8.5%$25.61+5.7%-$0.11
2020$24.17+5.5%$24.73+3.5%-$0.56
2019$23.30+3.7%$24.03+2.9%-$0.73
2018$22.35+4.3%$23.33+3.0%-$0.98
2017$21.56+3.6%$22.66+2.9%-$1.09
2016$20.88+3.3%$22.14+2.4%-$1.25
2015$20.28+3.0%$21.57+2.6%-$1.29
2014$19.85+2.2%$21.12+2.2%-$1.27
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.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2023
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Bridgeport-Stamford $28.92  1,360    
Norwich-New London $25.29  200    
Waterbury $24.91  90    
New Haven $23.72  520    
Hartford $23.35  960  
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Bridgeport-Stamford $28.92  1,360    
Hartford $23.35  960    
New Haven $23.72  520    
Norwich-New London $25.29  200    
Danbury $16.16  180    
Wages in other areas
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