Career Outlook for Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors

Also known as:  Aerobics Instructor, Certified Personal Trainer, Fitness Trainer, Group Exercise Instructor, Group Fitness Instructor, Personal Fitness Trainer, Personal Trainer, Weight Trainer, Weight Training Instructor, Yoga Instructor
The overall job outlook for Fitness Trainer or Aerobics Instructor careers has been positive since 2004. Vacancies for this career have increased by 23.71 percent nationwide in that time, with an average growth of 3.95 percent per year. Demand for Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors is expected to go up, with an expected 112,410 new jobs filled by 2018. This represents an annual increase of 6.23 percent over the next few years.
TOP STATES
There are currently more Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors in the following states
California 26,780
New York 16,610
Texas 13,560
Florida 12,130
Illinois 10,950
Pennsylvania 9,990
New Jersey 9,510
BOTTOM STATES
The states below have the least number of filled positions for Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors
Puerto Rico 230
Wyoming 440
Hawaii 580
West Virginia 610
Vermont 640
Maine 640
Alaska 690