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SOC 39-9031·Personal Care & Service
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors
Median wage
$49,143
10-yr outlook
+21.5%by 2032
Openings / year
3,751
Workers in NY
19,430
How pay grows with experience
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $34,484 |
| Median (typical) | $49,143 |
| Experienced | $78,097 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Long Island | $62,810 |
| Hudson Valley | $62,035 |
| New York City | $47,770 |
| Mohawk Valley | $45,165 |
| Western New York | $42,783 |
| Central New York | $41,558 |
| Southern Tier | $41,100 |
| Finger Lakes | $39,073 |
| North Country | $38,744 |
| Capital Region | $38,577 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
Higher-paying roles in the same field
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