#49 (tie). Exercise trainers and group fitness instructors
- Employment: 240 (3.546 per 1,000 jobs)
- Annual mean salary: $35,970 (#198 highest pay among all metros)
National
- Employment: 248,070 (1.783 per 1,000 jobs)
- Annual mean salary: $45,650
- Entry level education requirements: High school diploma or equivalent
- Metros with highest average pay:
--- New Haven, CT ($81,080)
--- Charleston-North Charleston, SC ($73,190)
--- Modesto, CA ($68,390)
- Job description: 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.



