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Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors

Prospects: Very Favorable

*According to projected annual openings and year-over-year growth
Instruct or coach groups or individuals in exercise activities. Demonstrate techniques and form, observe participants, and explain to them corrective measures necessary to improve their skills. Excludes teachers classified in 25-0000 Education, Training, and Library Occupations. Excludes “Coaches and Scouts” (27-2022) and "Athletic Trainers" (29-9091).

Current openings

Certified Personal Trainer 6
Fitness Trainer 17
Group Exercise Instructor 10
Group Fitness Instructor 11
Personal Fitness Trainer 10
Personal Trainer 40
Weight Training Instructor 1
Yoga Instructor 2

Number of positions

2012: 10,180    2014: 11,260

Annual job postings

New: 540    Replacement: 160
(Total: 700)   

Salaries in NYC

Starting at:
$33,320
($16/hour)
Middle:
$67,570
($32/hour)
Up to:
$84,590
($40/hour)
Average:
$67,500
($32/hour)

Educational requirements

Minimum education:
High school diploma or equivalent

Work experience:
None

On-the-job training:
Short-term on-the-job training

Education level achieved by workers

 

Sources: New York State Department of Labor, U.S. Department of Labor.