Idaho Median
$49,780
per year
Hourly Rate
$23.93
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+6% vs US median
US median $47,160
State Rank
#11 of 51
2,360 employed here
How much do Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors make in Idaho?
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Idaho take home a median of $49,780 annually — roughly $23.93 an hour — which runs 6% above the national median of $47,160.
Within Idaho, entry-level pay starts around $29,170 while the top 10% make $76,340 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $44,270 and $59,210 a year.
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary range in Idaho
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $29,170 | $14.02 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $44,270 | $21.28 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $49,780 | $23.93 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $59,210 | $28.47 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $76,340 | $36.70 |
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How Idaho compares
Idaho ranks 11th out of 51 states and territories for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary in other states
Massachusetts $64,620Connecticut $61,580New Jersey $59,870Oregon $58,510California $57,990Nevada $57,960Vermont $57,300Washington $50,830Wyoming $50,250Colorado $49,900New Hampshire $49,360Hawaii $48,290Arizona $47,980Maryland $47,420Tennessee $47,380Georgia $47,150New York $47,090Maine $47,060Illinois $46,800North Carolina $46,450Alaska $46,210Rhode Island $45,640Michigan $45,520Kentucky $45,280Pennsylvania $45,250Utah $44,800New Mexico $44,680Oklahoma $44,520Louisiana $44,410Delaware $44,340Wisconsin $44,200Montana $43,940South Carolina $43,630Minnesota $43,620Arkansas $42,140Texas $40,880Virginia $40,820South Dakota $40,070District of Columbia $39,210Alabama $39,180Florida $38,800West Virginia $38,120North Dakota $37,760Missouri $36,450Ohio $36,370Iowa $36,160Kansas $35,900Indiana $34,960Nebraska $31,440Mississippi $30,540
Working as Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Idaho
Nationally, about 323,000 people work as Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare Idaho pay ($49,780) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors make in Idaho?
The median Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary in Idaho is $49,780 per year, or about $23.93 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $29,170 at the entry level to $76,340 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Idaho pay compare to the national average?
Idaho pays Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors about 6% more than the national median of $47,160. Idaho ranks 11th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Idaho a good state for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors?
Yes on pay — Idaho pays above the national median for this occupation, at $49,780 a year. About 2,360 Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors are employed in Idaho. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Idaho?
The highest-paying occupations in Idaho include Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($507,640), Anesthesiologist ($449,990), General Internal Medicine Physician ($355,390), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.