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39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors

Occupational Description:
Instruct or coach groups or individuals in exercise activities. Demonstrate techniques and form, observe participants, and explain to them corrective measures necessary to improve their skills. Excludes teachers classified in 25-0000 Education, Training, and Library Occupations. Excludes “Coaches and Scouts” (27-2022) and "Athletic Trainers" (29-9091).

Occupational Employment Statistics(OES) Wage Data
First Quarter 2024

Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Percentiles
Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Mean	10th	25th	Median	75th	90th
Northwest Minnesota	280	32	$22.73/hr	$15.08/hr	$16.58/hr	$19.23/hr	$24.27/hr	$29.78/hr
EDR 1 - Northwest	10	3	$22.19/hr	$17.70/hr	$20.73/hr	$20.73/hr	$24.27/hr	$26.42/hr
EDR 2 - Headwaters
EDR 4 - West Central	150	24	$20.92/hr	$15.86/hr	$16.58/hr	$18.70/hr	$23.63/hr	$29.76/hr
EDR 5 - North Central	80	19	$26.10/hr	$15.08/hr	$15.08/hr	$20.72/hr	$29.04/hr	$37.29/hr
Minnesota	5,590	442	$26.01/hr	$16.58/hr	$19.02/hr	$23.60/hr	$30.69/hr	$37.91/hr
U S	279,450	3,353	$25.41/hr	$13.31/hr	$16.70/hr	$23.04/hr	$30.53/hr	$40.02/hr

Leading Industries for Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors

Industry	OES Employment (Statewide)	OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Professional and Business Services	150	$26.21/hr
Education and Health Services	590	$20.84/hr
Leisure and Hospitality	3,330	$24.20/hr
Other Services	1,150	$21.53/hr
Public Administration	380	$29.27/hr

Other Regional Data for Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors

Geography	Employment	Median Wage	Projections % Change 2020-2030
Northeast Balance of State	50	$20.62/hr	N/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA	90	$21.49/hr	N/A
Southwest Balance of State	90	$18.08/hr	N/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA	100	$16.15/hr	N/A
St Cloud MN MSA	140	$22.10/hr	N/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA	170	$19.51/hr	N/A
Southwest Minnesota	190	$19.56/hr	28.1%
Rochester MN MSA	230	$23.21/hr	N/A
Northwest Balance of State	230	$19.11/hr	N/A
Northeast Minnesota	240	$18.95/hr	29.6%
Duluth MN-WI MSA	240	$17.70/hr	N/A
Northwest Minnesota	280	$19.23/hr	33.6%
Southeast Balance of State	280	$18.66/hr	N/A
Central Minnesota	360	$22.54/hr	35.8%
Fargo ND-MN MSA	390	$20.85/hr	N/A
Southeast Minnesota	460	$21.21/hr	29.6%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN	3,960	$24.46/hr	34.3%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA	4,210	$24.41/hr	N/A
Minnesota	5,590	$23.60/hr	34.0%

Related Occupations

Occupations	Employment	Median Wage	Projections % Change 2020-2030
Massage Therapists	1,410	$31.11/hr	28.1%
Occupational Therapy Aides	N/A	N/A	N/A
Special Education Teachers, All Other	220	$65,541.68/yr	7.0%

Task for Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors

Massage body parts to relieve soreness, strains, and bruises.
Provide students with information and resources regarding nutrition, weight control, and lifestyle issues.
Conduct therapeutic, recreational, or athletic activities.
Teach and demonstrate use of gymnastic and training equipment, such as trampolines and weights.
Explain and enforce safety rules and regulations governing sports, recreational activities, and the use of exercise equipment.
Explain and enforce safety rules and regulations governing sports, recreational activities, and the use of exercise equipment.
Maintain fitness equipment.
Plan routines, choose appropriate music, and choose different movements for each set of muscles, depending on participants' capabilities and limitations.
Instruct participants in maintaining exertion levels to maximize benefits from exercise routines.
Offer alternatives during classes to accommodate different levels of fitness.