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Fitness Trainer or Aerobics Instructor

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AVG. SALARY

$40,840

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EDUCATION

1-2 years post-secondary training

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JOB OUTLOOK

Stable

Money & Outlook

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North Dakota Earnings

Average Annual Wage

$40,840

Entry Annual Wage

$24,770

Experienced Annual Wage

$56,330

Average Hourly Wage

$19.63

Entry Hourly Wage

$11.91

Experienced Hourly Wage

$27.08

Median Hourly Wage

$18.22

North Dakota Regional Earnings

North Dakota Metropolitan Areas Wages

Region Average Entry Level Experienced
Bismarck MSA $39,580 or $19.03/hr $25,720 or $12.37/hr $54,320 or $26.12/hr
Fargo ND-MN MSA $44,900 or $21.59/hr $28,330 or $13.62/hr $56,960 or $27.38/hr
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA $36,870 or $17.73/hr $22,610 or $10.87/hr $55,170 or $26.52/hr

North Dakota Geographical Areas Wages

Region Average Entry Level Experienced
East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $38,390 or $18.46/hr $26,540 or $12.76/hr $56,360 or $27.10/hr
West North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $39,450 or $18.96/hr $24,610 or $11.83/hr $55,120 or $26.50/hr

North Dakota's Employment and Outlook (State-wide)

Outlook Stable
Growth rate is estimated to be 15%
Job Openings 256 estimated annual job openings
Employment 1,209 were employed in this occupation
Industries Large concentrations of this occupation are found in these industries
  • Civic and social organizations (NAICS813400) (58.77%)
  • Other amusement and recreation industries (NAICS713900) (29.38%)
  • General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (NAICS622100) (6.15%)
  • Offices of physicians (NAICS621100) (3.87%)

North Dakota'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
Region 8 20 25% 4 4

Regions with stable outlook (0 to 20% growth rate expected)

Region Employment Projected Growth Rate Annual Openings (growth) Annual Openings (replacement) Annual Openings
Region 1 63 16% 1 12 13
Region 2 125 18% 2 25 27
Region 3 50 2% 9 9
Region 4 180 6% 1 34 35
Region 5 394 20% 8 79 87
Region 6 54 6% 10 10
Region 7 312 18% 6 63 69

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%)

Contact

  • Email Support
  • 1-800-GO-TO-XAP (1-800-468-6927)
    From outside the U.S., please call +1 (424) 750-3900
  • North Dakota Career Resource Network
    ndcrn@nd.gov | (701) 328-9733

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