Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors Salary by State
Also called: Exercise Trainers and Fitness Instructors
The national median pay for exercise trainers and group fitness instructors is $47,160 a year. By state, it ranges from $30,540 in Mississippi to $64,620 in Massachusetts.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $28,800
- 25th percentile
- $35,280
- Median
- $47,160
- 75th percentile
- $61,730
- Top 10%
- $83,100
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 322,930 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts | $64,620 | +37% | $36,110 | $105,390 | 9,200 |
| 2 | Connecticut | $61,580 | +31% | $34,010 | $103,590 | 2,850 |
| 3 | New Jersey | $59,870 | +27% | $34,620 | $104,000 | 11,350 |
| 4 | Oregon | $58,510 | +24% | $35,390 | $101,380 | 4,800 |
| 5 | California | $57,990 | +23% | $36,750 | $100,920 | 43,600 |
| 6 | Nevada | $57,960 | +23% | $32,880 | $84,180 | 3,010 |
| 7 | Vermont | $57,300 | +22% | $34,210 | $98,730 | 710 |
| 8 | Washington | $50,830 | +8% | $38,960 | $93,450 | 9,270 |
| 9 | Wyoming | $50,250 | +7% | $22,150 | $99,490 | 560 |
| 10 | Colorado | $49,900 | +6% | $34,110 | $87,340 | 10,500 |
| 11 | Idaho | $49,780 | +6% | $29,170 | $76,340 | 2,360 |
| 12 | New Hampshire | $49,360 | +5% | $30,750 | $82,600 | 1,500 |
| 13 | Hawaii | $48,290 | +2% | $33,420 | $81,090 | 990 |
| 14 | Arizona | $47,980 | +2% | $30,770 | $83,200 | 7,010 |
| 15 | Maryland | $47,420 | +1% | $33,130 | $81,730 | 8,650 |
| 16 | Tennessee | $47,380 | 0% | $26,000 | $74,920 | 5,080 |
| 17 | Georgia | $47,150 | 0% | $28,330 | $80,940 | 7,500 |
| 18 | New York | $47,090 | 0% | $34,300 | $105,700 | 20,140 |
| 19 | Maine | $47,060 | 0% | $35,230 | $79,040 | 1,140 |
| 20 | Illinois | $46,800 | −1% | $31,210 | $92,780 | 19,830 |
| 21 | North Carolina | $46,450 | −2% | $24,910 | $74,210 | 10,670 |
| 22 | Alaska | $46,210 | −2% | $27,700 | $61,650 | 800 |
| 23 | Rhode Island | $45,640 | −3% | $31,200 | $77,230 | 990 |
| 24 | Michigan | $45,520 | −3% | $28,040 | $76,970 | 6,050 |
| 25 | Kentucky | $45,280 | −4% | $23,720 | $70,790 | 1,990 |
| 26 | Pennsylvania | $45,250 | −4% | $27,780 | $67,450 | 11,580 |
| 27 | Utah | $44,800 | −5% | $25,850 | $83,510 | 6,830 |
| 28 | New Mexico | $44,680 | −5% | $26,620 | $58,490 | 1,030 |
| 29 | Oklahoma | $44,520 | −6% | $21,910 | $61,860 | 2,300 |
| 30 | Louisiana | $44,410 | −6% | $21,190 | $60,180 | 2,290 |
| 31 | Delaware | $44,340 | −6% | $32,150 | $76,450 | 1,210 |
| 32 | Wisconsin | $44,200 | −6% | $27,900 | $61,600 | 6,330 |
| 33 | Montana | $43,940 | −7% | $29,510 | $75,020 | 1,420 |
| 34 | South Carolina | $43,630 | −7% | $22,730 | $62,120 | 5,130 |
| 35 | Minnesota | $43,620 | −8% | $29,660 | $66,650 | 7,010 |
| 36 | Arkansas | $42,140 | −11% | $26,710 | $59,820 | 1,390 |
| 37 | Texas | $40,880 | −13% | $21,930 | $76,340 | 19,260 |
| 38 | Virginia | $40,820 | −13% | $26,560 | $74,510 | 12,100 |
| 39 | South Dakota | $40,070 | −15% | $30,090 | $58,730 | 950 |
| 40 | District of Columbia | $39,210 | −17% | $37,080 | $80,610 | 1,480 |
| 41 | Alabama | $39,180 | −17% | $19,330 | $57,320 | 2,680 |
| 42 | Florida | $38,800 | −18% | $27,450 | $72,870 | 18,070 |
| 43 | West Virginia | $38,120 | −19% | $22,290 | $55,180 | 500 |
| 44 | North Dakota | $37,760 | −20% | $30,140 | $60,070 | 680 |
| 45 | Missouri | $36,450 | −23% | $28,600 | $62,390 | 5,060 |
| 46 | Ohio | $36,370 | −23% | $24,040 | $59,290 | 9,040 |
| 47 | Iowa | $36,160 | −23% | $24,660 | $52,810 | 2,510 |
| 48 | Kansas | $35,900 | −24% | $23,980 | $61,900 | 4,510 |
| 49 | Indiana | $34,960 | −26% | $22,410 | $56,720 | 5,360 |
| 50 | Nebraska | $31,440 | −33% | $28,080 | $53,480 | 2,410 |
| 51 | Mississippi | $30,540 | −35% | $18,720 | $63,390 | 1,260 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary questions
Which state pays exercise trainers and group fitness instructors the most?
Massachusetts, with a median of $64,620 a year (+37% vs. the national median of $47,160). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays exercise trainers and group fitness instructors the least?
Mississippi, with a median of $30,540 a year (−35% vs. national).
Where do most exercise trainers and group fitness instructors work?
California has the most jobs, about 43,600, with a median of $57,990.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.