How much does an exercise trainer and group fitness instructor make in New York?

$47,090a year

Median yearly pay for exercise trainer and group fitness instructors in New York. That is $22.64 an hour or $3,924 a month.

Hourly: $22.64
Vs. national median: +0%
Rank among states: 18 of 51
Jobs in the state: 20,140

Pay range

Lowest 10%: $34,300Median: $47,090Highest 10%: $105,700

Percentile	Yearly	Hourly
10th	$34,300	$16.49
25th	$35,630	$17.13
Median	$47,090	$22.64
75th	$76,360	$36.71
90th	$105,700	$50.82

Cities in New York

Metro areas, median yearly pay.

Kiryas Joel, NY	$53,630
New York, NY	$53,580
Rochester, NY	$49,330
Buffalo, NY	$47,920
Kingston, NY	$47,840
Ithaca, NY	$47,670
Binghamton, NY	$46,910
Syracuse, NY	$45,200
Elmira, NY	$42,240
Albany, NY	$40,830
Glens Falls, NY	$38,390
Utica, NY	$35,840
Watertown, NY	$33,340

Salaries for every job in New York

Nearby in the ranking

States with similar pay for exercise trainer and group fitness instructors.

15. Maryland	$47,420
16. Tennessee	$47,380
17. Georgia	$47,150
18. New York	$47,090
19. Maine	$47,060
20. Illinois	$46,800
21. North Carolina	$46,450

Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor salary in all states

Frequently asked questions

How much does an exercise trainer and group fitness instructor make an hour in New York?

The median hourly pay in New York is $22.64 ($47,090 a year).

Do exercise trainer and group fitness instructors make more in New York than the national average?

Yes: $47,090 against $47,160 nationally, 0% more.

Where does New York rank for exercise trainer and group fitness instructor pay?

New York ranks 18 of 51 states.

Which city in New York pays exercise trainer and group fitness instructors the most?

Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY, with a median of $53,630 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.