Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors (39-9031) in Southwest Workforce Development Area



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Southwest WDA (1Q 2018)
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Estimated employment		1,060
Mean wage		$23.97
Entry wage		$12.03
10th percentile wage		$10.91
50th percentile wage		$23.12
90th percentile wage		$39.68

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment / Percent
Leisure and Hospitality	860	81.5%
Other Services	160	15.4%
Education and Health Services
Top Paying Industries
Industry	Employment / Median Wage
Other Services	160	$25.56
Leisure and Hospitality	860	$22.89
Education and Health Services		$18.98

Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors (39-9031)

Instruct or coach groups or individuals in exercise activities and the fundamentals of sports. Demonstrate techniques and methods of participation. Observe participants and inform them of corrective measures necessary to improve their skills. Those required to hold teaching degrees should be reported in the appropriate teaching category. Exclude "Athletic Trainers" (29-9091).


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$23.12		$13.08		$10.04
2017	$22.82	+1.3%	$12.91	+1.3%	$9.91
2016	$22.09	+3.3%	$12.50	+3.3%	$9.59
2015	$21.35	+3.5%	$12.08	+3.5%	$9.27
2014	$20.98	+1.7%	$11.87	+1.7%	$9.11
2013	$20.56	+2.0%	$11.63	+2.0%	$8.93
2012	$20.30	+1.3%	$11.49	+1.3%	$8.82
2011	$20.01	+1.5%	$11.32	+1.5%	$8.69
2010	$19.73	+1.4%	$11.16	+1.4%	$8.57
2009	$19.52	+1.1%	$11.04	+1.1%	$8.48
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$23.12		$24.57		-$1.45
2017	$22.82	+1.3%	$24.31	+1.1%	-$1.48
2016	$22.09	+3.3%	$23.66	+2.8%	-$1.56
2015	$21.35	+3.5%	$23.12	+2.3%	-$1.77
2014	$20.98	+1.7%	$22.63	+2.1%	-$1.65
2013	$20.56	+2.0%	$22.15	+2.2%	-$1.58
2012	$20.30	+1.3%	$21.70	+2.1%	-$1.39
2011	$20.01	+1.5%	$21.33	+1.7%	-$1.32
2010	$19.73	+1.4%	$21.00	+1.6%	-$1.26
2009	$19.52	+1.1%	$20.64	+1.7%	-$1.12

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 2018

Top Areas For This Occupation

Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
South Central	$26.57	1,300
Northwest	$24.82	550
Southwest	$23.12	1,060
North Central	$23.10	1,210

Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
South Central	$26.57	1,300
North Central	$23.10	1,210
Southwest	$23.12	1,060
Northwest	$24.82	550


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