The median annual wage for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is $44,690 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $49,600.
Pay spans roughly $28,710 at the 10th percentile to $77,750 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $21.49 per hour. An estimated 8,760 people work as exercise trainers and group fitness instructors in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.
| Median (annual) | $44,690 |
| Mean (annual) | $49,600 |
| Median (hourly) | $21.49 |
| 10th percentile | $28,710 |
| 90th percentile | $77,750 |
| Employment | 8,760 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.