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Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors Salary in Rhode Island
Last updated: 2025 BLS data · Page refreshed:
How much do Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors make in Rhode Island?
Last updated: 2025 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
$45,640
Median Annual Salary
▲
+3.8% vs 2024
$52,990
Mean Salary
$45,640
Median Salary
$21.94
Hourly Rate
990 people work as Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Rhode Island
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary by percentile in Rhode Island
BLS-reported salary distribution — from entry-level (10th percentile) to top earners (90th percentile).
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Rhode Island earn a median salary of $45,640 per year ($3,803/month).
This is 0.4% above the national average of $45,459.
Rhode Island ranks #23 out of 51 states for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors pay.
Approximately 990 people work in this occupation across Rhode Island.
Salaries increased by 3.8% compared to 2024.
About This Job: Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors
Instruct or coach groups or individuals in exercise activities for the primary purpose of personal fitness. Demonstrate techniques and form, observe participants, and explain to them corrective measures necessary to improve their skills. Develop and implement individualized approaches to exercise.
Top Skills
Instructing
4.0
Service Orientation
3.88
Speaking
3.5
Active Listening
3.25
Learning Strategies
3.25
Key Knowledge Areas
Customer and Personal Service
4.0
English Language
3.76
Education and Training
3.52
Psychology
3.1
Sales and Marketing
2.76
Typical Education: Post-Secondary Certificate
(57.1% of workers)
Salary Range: Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Rhode Island
Salaries for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Rhode Island range from $31,200 at the 10th percentile (entry level) to $77,230 at the 90th percentile (experienced). The middle 50% earn between $36,240 and $77,180.
Median $45,640
P10: $31,200P25: $36,240P75: $77,180P90: $77,230
10th
$31,200
25th
$36,240
Median
$45,640
75th
$77,180
90th
$77,230
Percentile
Annual Salary
Hourly Rate
Monthly
10th Percentile (Entry Level)
$31,200
$15.00
$2,600
25th Percentile
$36,240
$17.42
$3,020
Median (50th)
$45,640
$21.94
$3,803
75th Percentile
$77,180
$37.11
$6,431
90th Percentile (Experienced)
$77,230
$37.13
$6,435
Note: The mean (average) salary of $52,990 differs from the median because salary distributions are typically skewed by high earners.
📊 How Does This Compare?
#23
Rhode Island ranks #23 of 51 states
$45,459
National avg. for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors
How much do Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors make in Rhode Island?
The median annual salary for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Rhode Island is $45,640 as of 2025. The average (mean) salary is $52,990.
What is the salary range for a Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Rhode Island?
Salaries for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Rhode Island range from $31,200 at the 10th percentile to $77,230 at the 90th percentile. The middle 50% earn between $36,240 and $77,180.
What is the starting salary for a Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Rhode Island?
Entry-level Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors positions in Rhode Island typically start around $31,200 (10th percentile). With some experience, salaries rise to $36,240 (25th percentile).
How many people work as Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Rhode Island?
According to 2025 BLS data, approximately 990 people are employed as Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Rhode Island.
What is the hourly rate for a Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Rhode Island?
Based on a standard 2,080-hour work year, the median hourly rate for a Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Rhode Island is approximately $21.94 per hour.
Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, 2025 estimates. The OEWS survey covers approximately 1.1 million establishments nationwide.
Annual salaries are calculated based on a standard 2,080-hour work year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, employer, and local market conditions. Figures do not include benefits, bonuses, or overtime pay.
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