The median annual wage for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA is $38,060 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $38,480.
Pay spans roughly $22,200 at the 10th percentile to $50,950 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $18.30 per hour. An estimated 800 people work as exercise trainers and group fitness instructors in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA.
| Median (annual) | $38,060 |
| Mean (annual) | $38,480 |
| Median (hourly) | $18.30 |
| 10th percentile | $22,200 |
| 90th percentile | $50,950 |
| Employment | 800 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.