How much does an exercise trainer and group fitness instructor make in Springfield?
$36,060a year
Median yearly pay for exercise trainer and group fitness instructors in the Springfield, IL metro area. That is $17.34 an hour or $3,005 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.34
- Vs. national median
- -24%
- Rank among cities
- 285 of 352
- Jobs in the area
- 260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,200Median: $36,060Highest 10%: $56,290
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,200 | $15.00 | |
| 25th | $31,210 | $15.00 | |
| Median | $36,060 | $17.34 | |
| 75th | $43,870 | $21.09 | |
| 90th | $56,290 | $27.06 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for exercise trainer and group fitness instructors.
| 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 |
| Kankakee, IL | $35,040 |
| Davenport, IA | $32,670 |
| Decatur, IL | $31,200 |
Related jobs in Springfield
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Residential Advisor | $41,710 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker | $40,600 |
| Childcare Worker | $35,170 |
| Animal Caretaker | $34,160 |
| Recreation Worker | $31,530 |
| Amusement and Recreation Attendant | $31,200 |
| Hairdresser | $31,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an exercise trainer and group fitness instructor make an hour in Springfield?
The median hourly pay in the Springfield, IL metro area is $17.34 ($36,060 a year).
Do exercise trainer and group fitness instructors make more in Springfield than the national average?
No: $36,060 against $47,160 nationally, 24% less.
How does Springfield compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $46,800, so Springfield pays 23% less.
Where does Springfield rank for exercise trainer and group fitness instructor pay?
285 of 352 metro areas with data.
How much does an exercise trainer and group fitness instructor make starting out in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $56,290 or more.
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.