Illinois Median
$46,800
per year
Hourly Rate
$22.50
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-1% vs US median
US median $47,160
State Rank
#20 of 51
19,830 employed here
How much do Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors make in Illinois?
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors working in Illinois earn a median salary of $46,800 per year, or about $22.50 per hour. That is 1% below the national median of $47,160 for this occupation.
Within Illinois, entry-level pay starts around $31,210 while the top 10% make $92,780 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $35,190 and $61,960 a year.
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary range in Illinois
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $31,210 | $15.00 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $35,190 | $16.92 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $46,800 | $22.50 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $61,960 | $29.79 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $92,780 | $44.61 |
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How Illinois compares
Illinois ranks 20th out of 51 states and territories for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary in other states
Massachusetts $64,620Connecticut $61,580New Jersey $59,870Oregon $58,510California $57,990Nevada $57,960Vermont $57,300Washington $50,830Wyoming $50,250Colorado $49,900Idaho $49,780New Hampshire $49,360Hawaii $48,290Arizona $47,980Maryland $47,420Tennessee $47,380Georgia $47,150New York $47,090Maine $47,060North Carolina $46,450Alaska $46,210Rhode Island $45,640Michigan $45,520Kentucky $45,280Pennsylvania $45,250Utah $44,800New Mexico $44,680Oklahoma $44,520Louisiana $44,410Delaware $44,340Wisconsin $44,200Montana $43,940South Carolina $43,630Minnesota $43,620Arkansas $42,140Texas $40,880Virginia $40,820South Dakota $40,070District of Columbia $39,210Alabama $39,180Florida $38,800West Virginia $38,120North Dakota $37,760Missouri $36,450Ohio $36,370Iowa $36,160Kansas $35,900Indiana $34,960Nebraska $31,440Mississippi $30,540
Working as Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Illinois
Nationally, about 323,000 people work as Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare Illinois pay ($46,800) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much do Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors make in Illinois?
The median Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary in Illinois is $46,800 per year, or about $22.50 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $31,210 at the entry level to $92,780 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Illinois pay compare to the national average?
Illinois pays Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors about 1% less than the national median of $47,160. Illinois ranks 20th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Illinois a good state for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $46,800 a year. About 19,830 Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors are employed in Illinois. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Illinois?
The highest-paying occupations in Illinois include Cardiologist ($517,850), Surgeon, All Other ($438,010), Dermatologist ($435,750), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.