What are the main factors that influence a Group Exercise Instructor's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change a Group Exercise Instructor's salary?

A Group Exercise Instructor's salary grows with experience: starting around $50,211 for beginners, reaching about $53,308 at mid-level, and approach $57,603 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Group Exercise Instructor?

Group Exercise Instructor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Group Exercise Instructor roles are District of Columbia $56,909, California $56,693, Massachusetts $55,937. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Group Exercise Instructor roles make?

Salaries for Group Exercise Instructor level roles vary by specialization: Group Exercise Director: $95,758; Group Ex Instructor: $60,736; Water Exercise Instructor: $52,430; Aquatic Exercise Instructor: $52,112; Therapeutic Exercise Instructor: $51,855.

Group Exercise Instructor Salary in Delaware

How much does a Group Exercise Instructor make in Delaware?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Group Exercise Instructor in Delaware is $52,051 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.

However, a Group Exercise Instructor's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $68,949
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $44,258 to $60,896
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $37,162

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Group Exercise Instructor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$60,896	$5,075	$1,171	$29
Average	$52,051	$4,338	$1,001	$25
25th Percentile	$44,258	$3,688	$851	$21

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Key Factors That Influence Group Exercise Instructor Salaries

A Group Exercise Instructor's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Group Exercise Instructor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Group Exercise Instructor's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $50,211
Early Career (1-2 years): $50,428
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $53,308
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $57,317
Expert (over 8 years): $57,603

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Group Exercise Instructor	$50,211
Intermediate Level Group Exercise Instructor	$50,428
Senior Level Group Exercise Instructor	$53,308
Specialist Level Group Exercise Instructor	$57,317
Expert Level Group Exercise Instructor	$57,603

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How Do Group Exercise Instructor Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Group Exercise Instructors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $56,909.
California: $56,693.
Massachusetts: $55,937.

District of Columbia $56,909 California $56,693 Massachusetts $55,937 Washington $55,732 New Jersey $55,711 Alaska $55,639 Connecticut $54,930 New York $54,642

Hawaii $53,722 Rhode Island $53,290 Maryland $52,997 Minnesota $52,596 Colorado $52,442 Illinois $52,391 Oregon $52,195 Delaware $52,051

New Hampshire $51,961 Virginia $51,758 Pennsylvania $51,167 Nevada $50,869 North Dakota $50,772 Michigan $50,617 Wisconsin $50,561 Vermont $50,448

Texas $50,134 Maine $50,114 Arizona $50,083 Ohio $50,047 Georgia $49,574 Indiana $49,338 Wyoming $49,291 Utah $49,219

Iowa $49,189 Kansas $48,942 Louisiana $48,870 North Carolina $48,844 Missouri $48,834 Florida $48,633 Montana $48,526 Nebraska $48,423

Kentucky $48,366 South Carolina $48,161 Tennessee $48,032 Idaho $47,981 New Mexico $47,605 Oklahoma $47,523 Alabama $47,220 South Dakota $46,711

Arkansas $46,434 West Virginia $46,285 Mississippi $45,837

Top Paying Cities for Group Exercise Instructors

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $53,871
Little Creek: $53,372
Magnolia: $53,593

Lincoln, DE $53,871 Little Creek, DE $53,372 Magnolia, DE $53,593 Milford, DE $53,871 Marydel, DE $53,172 Millsboro, DE $53,871 Millville, DE $54,231 Milton, DE $53,871

Nassau, DE $53,871 Ocean View, DE $54,231 Rehoboth Beach, DE $54,231 Seaford, DE $53,306 Selbyville, DE $54,231 Smyrna, DE $53,110 Viola, DE $53,593 Woodside, DE $53,439

Bear, DE $52,720 Newark, DE $52,740 Claymont, DE $52,781 Delaware City, DE $52,740 Hockessin, DE $52,781 Kirkwood, DE $52,740 Middletown, DE $53,002 Montchanin, DE $52,781

New Castle, DE $52,781 Odessa, DE $53,074 Port Penn, DE $52,596 Rockland, DE $52,781 Saint Georges, DE $52,740 Townsend, DE $52,997 Winterthur, DE $52,781 Lewes, DE $53,871

Wilmington, DE $52,781 Dover, DE $53,347 Dover Afb, DE $53,470 Bethany Beach, DE $54,231 Bethel, DE $53,306 Bridgeville, DE $53,871 Camden Wyoming, DE $53,403 Cheswold, DE $53,223

Clayton, DE $53,090 Dagsboro, DE $54,231 Delmar, DE $53,306 Ellendale, DE $53,871 Felton, DE $53,871 Fenwick Island, DE $54,231 Frankford, DE $54,231 Frederica, DE $53,871

Georgetown, DE $53,871 Greenwood, DE $53,871 Harbeson, DE $53,871 Harrington, DE $53,871 Hartly, DE $53,064 Houston, DE $53,871 Kenton, DE $53,090 Laurel, DE $53,306

Yorklyn, DE $52,781

Group Exercise Instructor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Group Exercise Instructor's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on January 01, 2026

$44,258

Average $52,051/year

$60,896

$3,688

Average $4,338/month

$5,075

$851

Average $1,001/week

$1,171

$21

Average $25/hour

$29

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$60,896	$5,075	$1,171	$29
Average	$52,051	$4,338	$1,001	$25
25th Percentile	$44,258	$3,688	$851	$21

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