Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors pay in Nebraska
$37,940avg. a year
$18.24 an hour · 2,410 employed
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Nebraska earn an average of $37,940 a year. That is $14,480 (28%) less than the U.S. average of $52,420. The best-paying metro area is Sioux City, IA-NE-SD at $39,700.
$31,440Median pay
$18.24Average hourly
-3%Avg. pay since 2020
#49Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Nebraska metro areas
Average pay for exercise trainers and group fitness instructors by metro area. Swipe to see all 4.
170 jobs
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD
$39,700
$19.09 an hour
21,340 jobs
Omaha, NE-IA
$39,320
$18.91 an hour
3700 jobs
Lincoln, NE
$38,970
$18.73 an hour
450 jobs
Grand Island, NE
$30,990
$14.90 an hour
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Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors pay in Nebraska, charted
Pay over time
Nebraska, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Nebraska exercise trainers and group fitness instructors work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Nebraska vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $52,420 | $25.20 |
| Nebraska | $37,940 | $18.24 |
| Wyoming | $57,570 | $27.68 |
| Colorado | $56,400 | $27.11 |
| South Dakota | $42,850 | $20.60 |
| Missouri | $41,870 | $20.13 |
| Kansas | $40,730 | $19.58 |
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- Childcare Workers$32,670
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$31,720
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- Animal Caretakers$37,610
- Recreation Workers$36,890
- Residential Advisors$42,370
Average pay, Nebraska, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do exercise trainers and group fitness instructors make in Nebraska?
The average is $37,940 a year, and the median is $31,440. That is $14,480 (28%) less than the U.S. average of $52,420.
What is the hourly wage in Nebraska?
$18.24 an hour on average; the median is $15.11.
Where in Nebraska do they earn the most?
Sioux City, IA-NE-SD ($39,700), followed by Omaha, NE-IA ($39,320). The lowest average among 4 metro areas with data is Grand Island, NE ($30,990).
How does Nebraska rank?
Nebraska ranks #49 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 39-9031. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national exercise trainers and group fitness instructors page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.