Occupational Employment Statistics

DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

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 2026

Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Percentiles
Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Mean	10th	25th	Median	75th	90th
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN	5,110	195	$23.34/hr	$14.66/hr	$15.41/hr	$22.09/hr	$26.22/hr	$36.46/hr

Leading Industries for Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors

Industry	OES Employment (Statewide)	OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Professional and Business Services	N/A	N/A
Education and Health Services	700	$22.15/hr
Leisure and Hospitality	5,070	$21.36/hr
Other Services	890	$21.61/hr
Public Administration	350	$29.84/hr

Other Regional Data for Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors

Geography	Employment	Median Wage	Projections % Change 2022-2032
Northeast Balance of State	40	$20.81/hr	N/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA	70	$18.46/hr	N/A
Southwest Balance of State	90	$18.80/hr	N/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA	110	$18.44/hr	N/A
St Cloud MN MSA	170	$18.81/hr	N/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA	180	$18.44/hr	N/A
Duluth MN-WI MSA	210	$18.51/hr	N/A
Northeast Minnesota	210	$19.12/hr	N/A
Southwest Minnesota	220	$18.77/hr	16.0%
Northwest Balance of State	250	$18.20/hr	N/A
Fargo ND-MN MSA	300	$18.52/hr	N/A
Southeast Balance of State	300	$18.49/hr	N/A
Northwest Minnesota	320	$18.20/hr	17.9%
Rochester MN MSA	350	$19.94/hr	N/A
Central Minnesota	480	$20.36/hr	17.3%
Southeast Minnesota	600	$19.18/hr	15.7%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN	5,110	$22.09/hr	14.5%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA	5,530	$22.09/hr	N/A
Minnesota	7,010	$21.50/hr	15.3%

Related Occupations

Occupations	Employment	Median Wage	Projections % Change 2022-2032
Massage Therapists	1,690	$31.09/hr	17.4%
Special Education Teachers, All Other	180	$71,414.66/yr	5.1%
Physical Therapist Aides	150	$20.87/hr	N/A

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.