The median annual wage for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Ames, IA is $32,930 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $33,140.
Pay spans roughly $18,000 at the 10th percentile to $46,320 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $15.83 per hour. An estimated 100 people work as exercise trainers and group fitness instructors in Ames, IA.
| Median (annual) | $32,930 |
| Mean (annual) | $33,140 |
| Median (hourly) | $15.83 |
| 10th percentile | $18,000 |
| 90th percentile | $46,320 |
| Employment | 100 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.