How much does an exercise trainer and group fitness instructor make in Illinois?
$46,800a year
Median yearly pay for exercise trainer and group fitness instructors in Illinois. That is $22.50 an hour or $3,900 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.50
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 19,830
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,210Median: $46,800Highest 10%: $92,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,210 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $35,190 | $16.92 | |
| Median | $46,800 | $22.50 | |
| 75th | $61,960 | $29.79 | |
| 90th | $92,780 | $44.61 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $47,680 |
| Peoria, IL | $43,900 |
| Champaign, IL | $42,870 |
| Bloomington, IL | $39,720 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $37,450 |
| Rockford, IL | $37,290 |
| St. Louis, MO | $36,500 |
| Springfield, IL | $36,060 |
| Kankakee, IL | $35,040 |
| Davenport, IA | $32,670 |
| Decatur, IL | $31,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for exercise trainer and group fitness instructors.
| 17. Georgia | $47,150 |
| 18. New York | $47,090 |
| 19. Maine | $47,060 |
| 20. Illinois | $46,800 |
| 21. North Carolina | $46,450 |
| 22. Alaska | $46,210 |
| 23. Rhode Island | $45,640 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an exercise trainer and group fitness instructor make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $22.50 ($46,800 a year).
Do exercise trainer and group fitness instructors make more in Illinois than the national average?
No: $46,800 against $47,160 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Illinois rank for exercise trainer and group fitness instructor pay?
Illinois ranks 20 of 51 states.
Which city in Illinois pays exercise trainer and group fitness instructors the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $47,680 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.