The median annual wage for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Columbia, MO is $28,990 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $34,190.
Pay spans roughly $25,580 at the 10th percentile to $48,980 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $13.94 per hour. An estimated 200 people work as exercise trainers and group fitness instructors in Columbia, MO.
| Median (annual) | $28,990 |
| Mean (annual) | $34,190 |
| Median (hourly) | $13.94 |
| 10th percentile | $25,580 |
| 90th percentile | $48,980 |
| Employment | 200 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.