How much does an exercise trainer and group fitness instructor make in Houston?
Median yearly pay for exercise trainer and group fitness instructors in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $21.58 an hour or $3,741 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.58
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 152 of 352
- Jobs in the area
- 4,560
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,340 | $10.74 | |
| 25th | $30,300 | $14.57 | |
| Median | $44,890 | $21.58 | |
| 75th | $58,250 | $28.00 | |
| 90th | $77,790 | $37.40 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for exercise trainer and group fitness instructors.
| Victoria, TX | $47,400 |
| Wichita Falls, TX | $46,090 |
| Dallas, TX | $45,690 |
| San Antonio, TX | $45,640 |
| Odessa, TX | $42,110 |
| Beaumont, TX | $41,660 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $41,600 |
| San Angelo, TX | $40,770 |
| Midland, TX | $40,690 |
| Amarillo, TX | $38,020 |
| College Station, TX | $37,970 |
| Waco, TX | $37,830 |
| El Paso, TX | $37,550 |
| Austin, TX | $37,120 |
| McAllen, TX | $36,250 |
| Tyler, TX | $35,110 |
| Laredo, TX | $34,970 |
| Killeen, TX | $34,780 |
| Abilene, TX | $34,170 |
| Brownsville, TX | $32,800 |
| Lubbock, TX | $30,170 |
| Sherman, TX | $28,720 |
Related jobs in Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Embalmer | $58,490 |
| Skincare Specialist | $48,250 |
| Mortician | $47,990 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker | $46,350 |
| Costume Attendant | $45,750 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker | $45,410 |
| Residential Advisor | $36,510 |
| Animal Trainer | $36,390 |
| Tour and Travel Guide | $35,990 |
| Manicurist and Pedicurist | $35,080 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an exercise trainer and group fitness instructor make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $21.58 ($44,890 a year).
Do exercise trainer and group fitness instructors make more in Houston than the national average?
No: $44,890 against $47,160 nationally, 5% less.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $40,880, so Houston pays 10% more.
Where does Houston rank for exercise trainer and group fitness instructor pay?
152 of 352 metro areas with data.
How much does an exercise trainer and group fitness instructor make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $22,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,790 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.