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Fitness Trainer or Aerobics Instructor

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AVG. SALARY

$45,280

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EDUCATION

1-2 years post-secondary training

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JOB OUTLOOK

Stable

Money & Outlook

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Oklahoma Earnings

Average Annual Wage

$45,280

Entry Annual Wage

$23,730

Experienced Annual Wage

$61,770

Average Hourly Wage

$21.77

Entry Hourly Wage

$11.41

Experienced Hourly Wage

$29.70

Median Hourly Wage

$22.24

Oklahoma Regional Earnings

Oklahoma Metropolitan Areas Wages

Region Average Entry Level Experienced
Fort Smith AR-OK MSA $41,060 or $19.74/hr $22,880 or $11.00/hr $61,190 or $29.42/hr
Lawton MSA $33,080 or $15.91/hr $21,730 or $10.45/hr $58,920 or $28.33/hr
Oklahoma City MSA $43,940 or $21.13/hr $23,560 or $11.33/hr $61,770 or $29.70/hr
Tulsa MSA $49,350 or $23.73/hr $24,970 or $12.00/hr $62,400 or $30.00/hr

Oklahoma Geographical Areas Wages

Region Average Entry Level Experienced
Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $33,350 or $16.03/hr $18,730 or $9.01/hr $49,190 or $23.65/hr
Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $41,570 or $19.99/hr $25,630 or $12.32/hr $57,140 or $27.47/hr
Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $37,660 or $18.11/hr $21,730 or $10.45/hr $56,950 or $27.38/hr
Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $41,720 or $20.06/hr $21,910 or $10.54/hr $72,790 or $34.99/hr

Oklahoma's Employment and Outlook (State-wide)

Outlook Stable
Growth rate is estimated to be 17%
Job Openings 734 estimated annual job openings
Employment 3,397 were employed in this occupation

Oklahoma'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
Northwest 130 38% 5 N/A 28
Tulsa MSA 1,040 34% 34 N/A 221
Oklahoma City MSA 1,710 26% 45 N/A 342


National Earnings

Average Annual Wage

$51,270

Average Hourly Wage

$24.65

Average Annual Range

$26,840 to $80,740

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 2022 to 2032 is estimated to be +14%.
(The National average for all occupations is +3%)
Job Openings very small number
  A total of 6900 average annual openings are expected for this occupation between 2022 and 2032.
(The National Average for all occupations is 1,670 openings)
Employment medium occupation
  This was a medium sized occupation in the United States, employing 329,500 workers in 2022.
(The National average for all occupations is 147,916 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. 
Self-Employment In 2022, 19.3% of the people in this occupation were self-employed.
Industries Large concentrations of this occupation are found in these industries
  • Arts, entertainment, and recreation (NAICS710000) (55%)
  • Amusement, gambling, and recreation industries (NAICS713000) (54.8%)
  • Other amusement and recreation industries (NAICS713900) (54.7%)
  • Fitness and recreational sports centers (NAICS713940) (53.7%)
  • Self-employed workers (19.3%)
  • Other Services (except Public Administration) (NAICS810000) (10.1%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, and similar organizations (NAICS813000) (7.5%)
  • Educational services (NAICS610000) (7.5%)
  • Civic and social organizations (NAICS813400) (7%)

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