Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors Hourly Wage in Illinois (2024)

The median hourly wage for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Illinois is $24.0/hour, based on 2024 BLS data.

Data: BLS OEWS 2024 • Illinois hourly wage data • Updated 2026-04-06

Entry-Level (P10)
$14.18
/hour
Median (P50)
$24.0
/hour
Senior (P90)
$38.45
/hour

Annual Salary Equivalent

$49,920
Based on 2,080 work hours/year (40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year). View annual salary page.

Illinois vs National Average

Entry-Level (P10)
$14.18
National: $12.7
+11.7%
Median (P50)
$24.0
National: $21.05
+14.0%
Senior (P90)
$38.45
National: $34.75
+10.6%

Hourly Wage Breakdown by Percentile

Percentile Hourly Rate Weekly (×40h) Monthly (×173.3h) Annual (×2,080h)
Entry-Level (P10) $14.18 $567 $2458 $29,500
Q1 (P25) $16.86 $674 $2922 $35,060
Median (P50) $24.0 $960 $4160 $49,920
Q3 (P75) $31.1 $1244 $5391 $64,690
Senior (P90) $38.45 $1538 $6664 $79,970

Note: Weekly = hourly × 40 hours. Monthly = hourly × 173.3 hours (avg). Annual = hourly × 2,080 hours.

Highest-Paying States for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors

#1
$31.59
$31.59/hr
+50.1%
#2
$30.43
$30.43/hr
+44.6%
#3
$28.35
$28.35/hr
+34.7%
#4
$26.95
$26.95/hr
+28.0%
#5
$26.85
$26.85/hr
+27.6%
#6
$24.46
$24.46/hr
+16.2%
#7
$24.0
$24.0/hr
+14.0%
#8
$23.74
$23.74/hr
+12.8%
#9
$23.72
$23.72/hr
+12.7%
#10
$23.71
$23.71/hr
+12.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average hourly wage for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Illinois?

The median hourly wage for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Illinois is $24.0/hour (2024 BLS data). This equals approximately $49,920.0 per year based on 2,080 work hours.

How does Illinois Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors hourly pay compare to national average?

The median hourly rate for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Illinois is $24.0/hr compared to the national average of $21.05/hr — higher by $2.95/hr.

What is the entry-level hourly rate for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Illinois?

Entry-level Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors professionals in Illinois earn approximately $14.18/hour (10th percentile), which equals $29,500.0/year. Senior-level professionals earn $38.45/hour.

How much does a senior Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors make per hour in Illinois?

Senior-level Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors professionals in Illinois (90th percentile) earn approximately $38.45/hour, or $79,970.0/year.

How is hourly wage calculated from annual salary?

Hourly wages are calculated by dividing annual salary by 2,080 hours (52 weeks × 40 hours/week). This is the standard full-time conversion used by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Data Source

Hourly wage data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2024. This data reflects median and percentile wages for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors (SOC 399031) in Illinois.

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