The median annual wage for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in South Carolina is $38,170 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $39,950.
Pay spans roughly $20,800 at the 10th percentile to $59,550 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $18.35 per hour. An estimated 4,000 people work as exercise trainers and group fitness instructors in South Carolina.
| Median (annual) | $38,170 |
| Mean (annual) | $39,950 |
| Median (hourly) | $18.35 |
| 10th percentile | $20,800 |
| 90th percentile | $59,550 |
| Employment | 4,000 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.