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Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors Salary in Illinois

Also called: Exercise Trainers and Fitness Instructors

Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Illinois earn a median of $46,800 a year, −1% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$46,800
vs. U.S. median
−1% ($47,160)
Rank among states
20 of 51
Jobs in the state
19,830

Pay range in Illinois

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,210; the top 10% earn over $92,780. Nationally the range is $28,800 to $83,100.

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Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors pay in Illinois

How much do exercise trainers and group fitness instructors make in Illinois?

The median is $46,800 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $31,210 and the top 10% earn over $92,780. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Illinois a good state for exercise trainers and group fitness instructors?

On pay alone it ranks 20 of 51 (−1% vs. the national median of $47,160). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses