Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors Salary in North Dakota

Exercise trainers and group fitness instructors in North Dakota earn the most in Bismarck (average $45,040 a year) and the least in Grand Forks ($36,470), across the 3 North Dakota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the exercise trainers and group fitness instructors average at $41,180 and the median at $37,760 for 680 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $52,420.

Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors average salary by city in North Dakota

Bismarck$45,040
Fargo$42,240
Grand Forks$36,470

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Bismarck	$45,040	$39,770	$37,780	$38,370	91
Fargo	$42,240	$37,570	$34,580	$36,120	91
Grand Forks	$36,470	$37,440	$24,340	$31,484	87

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary in other states

Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary by city and state

More about pay in North Dakota

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 39-9031.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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