How much does an exercise trainer and group fitness instructor make in Iowa?
$36,160a year
Median yearly pay for exercise trainer and group fitness instructors in Iowa. That is $17.38 an hour or $3,013 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.38
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among states
- 47 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,510
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,660Median: $36,160Highest 10%: $52,810
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,660 | $11.86 | |
| 25th | $28,350 | $13.63 | |
| Median | $36,160 | $17.38 | |
| 75th | $44,750 | $21.51 | |
| 90th | $52,810 | $25.39 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Des Moines, IA | $38,700 |
| Waterloo, IA | $37,960 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $37,790 |
| Dubuque, IA | $35,990 |
| Sioux City, IA | $35,130 |
| Iowa City, IA | $34,900 |
| Omaha, NE | $32,910 |
| Davenport, IA | $32,670 |
| Ames, IA | $32,150 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for exercise trainer and group fitness instructors.
| 44. North Dakota | $37,760 |
| 45. Missouri | $36,450 |
| 46. Ohio | $36,370 |
| 47. Iowa | $36,160 |
| 48. Kansas | $35,900 |
| 49. Indiana | $34,960 |
| 50. Nebraska | $31,440 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an exercise trainer and group fitness instructor make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $17.38 ($36,160 a year).
Do exercise trainer and group fitness instructors make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $36,160 against $47,160 nationally, 23% less.
Where does Iowa rank for exercise trainer and group fitness instructor pay?
Iowa ranks 47 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays exercise trainer and group fitness instructors the most?
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA, with a median of $38,700 a year.
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.