How much does an exercise trainer and group fitness instructor make in Kentucky?
$45,280a year
Median yearly pay for exercise trainer and group fitness instructors in Kentucky. That is $21.77 an hour or $3,773 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.77
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,990
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,720Median: $45,280Highest 10%: $70,790
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,720 | $11.40 | |
| 25th | $35,090 | $16.87 | |
| Median | $45,280 | $21.77 | |
| 75th | $55,080 | $26.48 | |
| 90th | $70,790 | $34.03 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lexington, KY | $48,600 |
| Bowling Green, KY | $45,930 |
| Louisville, KY | $45,180 |
| Clarksville, TN | $44,250 |
| Elizabethtown, KY | $38,550 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $36,850 |
| Huntington, WV | $36,070 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for exercise trainer and group fitness instructors.
| 22. Alaska | $46,210 |
| 23. Rhode Island | $45,640 |
| 24. Michigan | $45,520 |
| 25. Kentucky | $45,280 |
| 26. Pennsylvania | $45,250 |
| 27. Utah | $44,800 |
| 28. New Mexico | $44,680 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an exercise trainer and group fitness instructor make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $21.77 ($45,280 a year).
Do exercise trainer and group fitness instructors make more in Kentucky than the national average?
No: $45,280 against $47,160 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Kentucky rank for exercise trainer and group fitness instructor pay?
Kentucky ranks 25 of 51 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays exercise trainer and group fitness instructors the most?
Lexington-Fayette, KY, with a median of $48,600 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.