How much does an exercise trainer and group fitness instructor make in North Carolina?
$46,450a year
Median yearly pay for exercise trainer and group fitness instructors in North Carolina. That is $22.33 an hour or $3,871 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.33
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 10,670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,910Median: $46,450Highest 10%: $74,210
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,910 | $11.98 | |
| 25th | $33,210 | $15.97 | |
| Median | $46,450 | $22.33 | |
| 75th | $60,100 | $28.89 | |
| 90th | $74,210 | $35.68 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Durham, NC | $49,410 |
| Raleigh, NC | $48,800 |
| Charlotte, NC | $48,540 |
| Asheville, NC | $47,910 |
| Wilmington, NC | $46,450 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $45,620 |
| Greenville, NC | $44,920 |
| Greensboro, NC | $44,630 |
| Hickory, NC | $40,010 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $39,330 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $38,610 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $38,080 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $37,260 |
| Burlington, NC | $36,650 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | $30,330 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for exercise trainer and group fitness instructors.
| 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 |
| 24. Michigan | $45,520 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an exercise trainer and group fitness instructor make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $22.33 ($46,450 a year).
Do exercise trainer and group fitness instructors make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $46,450 against $47,160 nationally, 2% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for exercise trainer and group fitness instructor pay?
North Carolina ranks 21 of 51 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays exercise trainer and group fitness instructors the most?
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, with a median of $49,410 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.