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Fitness Trainer or Aerobics Instructor

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AVG. SALARY

$41,350

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EDUCATION

1-2 years post-secondary training

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JOB OUTLOOK

Increasing

Money & Outlook

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Oklahoma Earnings

Average Annual Wage

$41,350

Entry Annual Wage

$20,630

Experienced Annual Wage

$61,580

Average Hourly Wage

$19.88

Entry Hourly Wage

$9.92

Experienced Hourly Wage

$29.61

Median Hourly Wage

$18.25

Oklahoma Regional Earnings

Oklahoma Metropolitan Areas Wages

Region Average Entry Level Experienced
Fort Smith AR-OK MSA $39,050 or $18.78/hr $23,590 or $11.34/hr $52,860 or $25.41/hr
Oklahoma City MSA $42,230 or $20.30/hr $21,810 or $10.49/hr $62,410 or $30.00/hr
Tulsa MSA $42,830 or $20.59/hr $20,630 or $9.92/hr $62,400 or $30.00/hr

Oklahoma Geographical Areas Wages

Region Average Entry Level Experienced
Northeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $33,920 or $16.31/hr $17,540 or $8.43/hr $53,610 or $25.77/hr
Northwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $36,940 or $17.76/hr $19,880 or $9.56/hr $58,410 or $28.08/hr
Southwest Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $36,500 or $17.55/hr $17,680 or $8.50/hr $51,470 or $24.75/hr
Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $37,800 or $18.17/hr $20,250 or $9.73/hr $57,070 or $27.44/hr

Oklahoma's Employment and Outlook (State-wide)

Outlook Increasing
Growth rate is estimated to be 41%
Job Openings 940 estimated annual job openings
Employment 4,170 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

$50,170

Average Hourly Wage

$24.12

Average Annual Range

$23,920 to $80,330

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 stable
  The employment change from 2021 to 2031 is estimated to be +19%.
(The National average for all occupations is +5%)
Job Openings very small number
  A total of 6550 average annual openings are expected for this occupation between 2021 and 2031.
(The National Average for all occupations is 1,757 openings)
Employment medium occupation
  This was a medium sized occupation in the United States, employing 306,400 workers in 2021.
(The National average for all occupations is 142,207 workers)
Growth Much faster than average growth
  As businesses, government, and insurance organizations 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. 
Self-Employment In 2021, 22% 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) (53.4%)
  • Other amusement and recreation industries (NAICS713900) (53%)
  • Fitness and recreational sports centers (NAICS713940) (51.8%)
  • Self-employed workers (22%)
  • Other Services (except Public Administration) (NAICS810000) (8.8%)
  • Educational services (NAICS610000) (6.8%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, and similar organizations (NAICS813000) (6.5%)
  • Civic and social organizations (NAICS813400) (6.1%)

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