Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors pay in Tennessee
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Tennessee earn an average of $48,380 a year. That is $4,040 (8%) less than the U.S. average of $52,420. The best-paying metro area is Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN at $52,550.
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Average pay for exercise trainers and group fitness instructors by metro area. Swipe to see all 9.
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Tennessee vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $52,420 | $25.20 |
| Tennessee | $48,380 | $23.26 |
| Georgia | $50,460 | $24.26 |
| North Carolina | $48,270 | $23.21 |
| Kentucky | $46,580 | $22.39 |
| Virginia | $46,030 | $22.13 |
| Arkansas | $42,310 | $20.34 |
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Average pay, Tennessee, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do exercise trainers and group fitness instructors make in Tennessee?
The average is $48,380 a year, and the median is $47,380. That is $4,040 (8%) less than the U.S. average of $52,420.
What is the hourly wage in Tennessee?
$23.26 an hour on average; the median is $22.78.
Where in Tennessee do they earn the most?
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN ($52,550), followed by Memphis, TN-MS-AR ($46,730). The lowest average among 9 metro areas with data is Kingsport-Bristol, TN-VA ($39,700).
How does Tennessee rank?
Tennessee ranks #24 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.