How much does an exercise trainer and group fitness instructor make in St. Louis?
$36,500a year
Median yearly pay for exercise trainer and group fitness instructors in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $17.55 an hour or $3,042 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.55
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among cities
- 276 of 352
- Jobs in the area
- 3,200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,600Median: $36,500Highest 10%: $63,740
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,600 | $13.75 | |
| 25th | $30,430 | $14.63 | |
| Median | $36,500 | $17.55 | |
| 75th | $47,720 | $22.94 | |
| 90th | $63,740 | $30.64 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for exercise trainer and group fitness instructors.
| Jefferson City, MO | $38,670 |
| Kansas City, MO | $38,550 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO | $37,450 |
| Springfield, MO | $35,240 |
| Columbia, MO | $35,090 |
| St. Joseph, MO | $31,380 |
| Joplin, MO | $29,880 |
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Same field, median yearly pay.
| First-Line Supervisors of Gambling Services Worker | $64,110 |
| Embalmer | $63,130 |
| Barber | $57,960 |
| Mortician | $49,280 |
| Costume Attendant | $47,160 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Worker | $46,490 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Worker | $45,940 |
| Skincare Specialist | $45,590 |
| Manicurist and Pedicurist | $40,840 |
| Funeral Attendant | $37,690 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an exercise trainer and group fitness instructor make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $17.55 ($36,500 a year).
Do exercise trainer and group fitness instructors make more in St. Louis than the national average?
No: $36,500 against $47,160 nationally, 23% less.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $36,450, so St. Louis pays 0% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for exercise trainer and group fitness instructor pay?
276 of 352 metro areas with data.
How much does an exercise trainer and group fitness instructor make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $28,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $63,740 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.