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DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

39-9031 Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors



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).

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 4,380168$25.23/hr$17.17/hr$18.71/hr$22.25/hr$29.61/hr$38.24/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
Professional and Business Services280$17.99/hr
Education and Health Services460$23.06/hr
Leisure and Hospitality3,810$21.58/hr
Other Services1,100$19.29/hr
Public Administration350$25.07/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Northeast Balance of State 40$20.90/hrN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA 60$15.44/hrN/A
Southwest Balance of State 80$18.41/hrN/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA 100$18.21/hrN/A
St Cloud MN MSA 120$18.64/hrN/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA 150$17.54/hrN/A
Southwest Minnesota 190$18.21/hr16.0%
Northeast Minnesota 240$17.84/hrN/A
Duluth MN-WI MSA 240$17.37/hrN/A
Northwest Balance of State 250$18.96/hrN/A
Southeast Balance of State 270$18.92/hrN/A
Fargo ND-MN MSA 280$20.07/hrN/A
Northwest Minnesota 290$19.17/hr17.9%
Rochester MN MSA 310$18.92/hrN/A
Central Minnesota 340$21.55/hr17.3%
Southeast Minnesota 540$18.91/hr15.7%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 4,380$22.25/hr14.5%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 4,680$22.19/hrN/A
Minnesota 6,000$21.58/hr15.3%


Occupations Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Massage Therapists 1,440$36.92/hr17.4%
Special Education Teachers, All Other 240$68,387.93/yr5.1%
Physical Therapist Aides 90$21.68/hrN/A


  • 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.