Fitness Trainer or Aerobics Instructor

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AVG. SALARY

$39,320

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EDUCATION

1-2 years post-secondary training

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JOB OUTLOOK

Stable

Money & Outlook

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North Dakota Earnings

Average Annual Wage

$39,320

Entry Annual Wage

$22,270

Experienced Annual Wage

$55,860

Average Hourly Wage

$18.90

Entry Hourly Wage

$10.71

Experienced Hourly Wage

$26.86

Median Hourly Wage

$17.78

North Dakota Regional Earnings

North Dakota Metropolitan Areas Wages

Region Average Entry Level Experienced
Bismarck MSA $40,210 or $19.33/hr $26,400 or $12.69/hr $55,860 or $26.86/hr
Fargo ND-MN MSA $42,920 or $20.64/hr $28,770 or $13.83/hr $57,280 or $27.54/hr
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA $35,930 or $17.28/hr $19,510 or $9.38/hr $56,060 or $26.95/hr

North Dakota Geographical Areas Wages

Region Average Entry Level Experienced
East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $36,330 or $17.46/hr $21,840 or $10.50/hr $49,440 or $23.77/hr
West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $34,900 or $16.78/hr $18,560 or $8.93/hr $48,770 or $23.45/hr

North Dakota's Employment and Outlook (State-wide)

Outlook Stable
Growth rate is estimated to be 16%
Job Openings 263 estimated annual job openings
Employment 1,220 were employed in this occupation
Industries Large concentrations of this occupation are found in these industries
  • Civic and social organizations (NAICS813400) (58.77%)
  • Other amusement and recreation industries (NAICS713900) (29.38%)
  • General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (NAICS622100) (6.15%)
  • Offices of physicians (NAICS621100) (3.87%)

North Dakota's Regional Employment and Outlook

Regions with increasing outlook (over 20% growth rate expected)

Region Employment Projected Growth Rate Annual Openings (growth) Annual Openings (replacement) Annual Openings
Region 5 438 23% 10 90 100

Regions with stable outlook (0 to 20% growth rate expected)

Region Employment Projected Growth Rate Annual Openings (growth) Annual Openings (replacement) Annual Openings
Region 1 83 13% 1 16 17
Region 2 101 15% 2 20 22
Region 3 52 0% 10 10
Region 4 127 8% 1 24 25
Region 6 45 7% 9 9
Region 7 298 19% 6 60 66
Region 8 68 9% 1 13 14

National Earnings

Average Annual Wage

$51,360

Average Hourly Wage

$24.69

Average Annual Range

$27,580 to $82,050

Note: variations in salaries reflect differences in size of firm, location, level of education and professional credentials.

Where do these numbers come from?


National Employment and Outlook

Outlook increasing
  The employment change from 2023 to 2033 is estimated to be +14%.
(The National average for all occupations is +4%)
Job Openings very small number
  A total of 7370 average annual openings are expected for this occupation between 2023 and 2033.
(The National Average for all occupations is 1,724 openings)
Employment medium occupation
  This was a medium sized occupation in the United States, employing 350,100 workers in 2023.
(The National average for all occupations is 150,944 workers)
Growth Much faster than average growth
  As employers continue to recognize the benefits of health and fitness programs for their employees, incentives to join gyms or other types of health clubs are expected to increase the need for fitness trainers and instructors. Other employment growth will come from the continuing emphasis on exercise to combat obesity and encourage healthier lifestyles for people of all ages. 
Industries Large concentrations of this occupation are found in these industries
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (NAICS710000) (57%)
  • Amusement, gambling, and recreation industries (NAICS713000) (56.7%)
  • Other amusement and recreation industries (NAICS713900) (56.7%)
  • Fitness and recreational sports centers (NAICS713940) (55.4%)
  • Self-employed workers (15.8%)
  • Other Services (except Public Administration) (NAICS810000) (10.7%)
  • Educational services (NAICS610000) (8.7%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, and similar organizations (NAICS813000) (7.9%)
  • Civic and social organizations (NAICS813400) (7.2%)