The median annual wage for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Columbia, SC is $39,870 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $39,010.
Pay spans roughly $19,790 at the 10th percentile to $57,630 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $19.17 per hour. An estimated 810 people work as exercise trainers and group fitness instructors in Columbia, SC.
| Median (annual) | $39,870 |
| Mean (annual) | $39,010 |
| Median (hourly) | $19.17 |
| 10th percentile | $19,790 |
| 90th percentile | $57,630 |
| Employment | 810 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.