Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors pay in California
In California, the median pay for exercise trainers and group fitness instructors is $27.88 an hour ($57,990 a year). About 43,600 people work in this job there.
That is 23% higher than the U.S. median ($47,160). California ranks 5th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for exercise trainers and group fitness instructors in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.67 | $36,750 |
| 25% of workers | $21.80 | $45,350 |
| Half of workers (median) | $27.88 | $57,990 |
| 75% of workers | $35.65 | $74,160 |
| 90% of workers | $48.52 | $100,920 |
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma | $62,500 | 780 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $62,010 | 2,740 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $61,000 | 6,820 |
| Hanford-Corcoran | $60,690 | 80 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville | $60,580 | 370 |
| Salinas | $59,910 | 330 |
| Yuba City | $59,810 | 90 |
| Vallejo | $59,720 | 370 |
| Santa Maria-Santa Barbara | $59,300 | 620 |
| Napa | $58,590 | 220 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $57,630 | 16,350 |
| Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura | $57,230 | 860 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $56,420 | 4,810 |
| San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles | $55,010 | 370 |
| Fresno | $52,130 | 530 |
| Redding | $52,000 | 200 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $51,240 | 2,550 |
| Bakersfield-Delano | $48,860 | 400 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $48,450 | 2,700 |
| Modesto | $48,160 | 270 |
| Stockton-Lodi | $48,050 | 360 |
| Chico | $46,790 | 220 |
| Merced | $45,890 | 70 |
| Visalia | $39,770 | 140 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for exercise trainers and group fitness instructors
- Typical education to start: High school diploma or equivalent (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +7.3% over ten years, faster than average · about 68,000 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Self-Enrichment Teachers | $49,570 |
| Recreation Workers | $39,780 |
| Coaches and Scouts | $47,660 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | $83,110 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $38,330 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | $81,770 |
| Personal Service Managers, All Other | $77,840 |
| Recreational Therapists | $98,170 |
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