How much does an exercise trainer and group fitness instructor make in California?
$57,990a year
Median yearly pay for exercise trainer and group fitness instructors in California. That is $27.88 an hour or $4,833 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.88
- Vs. national median
- +23%
- Rank among states
- 5 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 43,600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,750Median: $57,990Highest 10%: $100,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,750 | $17.67 | |
| 25th | $45,350 | $21.80 | |
| Median | $57,990 | $27.88 | |
| 75th | $74,160 | $35.65 | |
| 90th | $100,900 | $48.52 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Santa Rosa, CA | $62,500 |
| San Jose, CA | $62,010 |
| San Francisco, CA | $61,000 |
| Hanford, CA | $60,690 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $60,580 |
| Salinas, CA | $59,910 |
| Yuba City, CA | $59,810 |
| Vallejo, CA | $59,720 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $59,300 |
| Napa, CA | $58,590 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $57,630 |
| Oxnard, CA | $57,230 |
| San Diego, CA | $56,420 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $55,010 |
| Fresno, CA | $52,130 |
| Redding, CA | $52,000 |
| Sacramento, CA | $51,240 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $48,860 |
| Riverside, CA | $48,450 |
| Modesto, CA | $48,160 |
| Stockton, CA | $48,050 |
| Chico, CA | $46,790 |
| Merced, CA | $45,890 |
| Visalia, CA | $39,770 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for exercise trainer and group fitness instructors.
| 2. Connecticut | $61,580 |
| 3. New Jersey | $59,870 |
| 4. Oregon | $58,510 |
| 5. California | $57,990 |
| 6. Nevada | $57,960 |
| 7. Vermont | $57,300 |
| 8. Washington | $50,830 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an exercise trainer and group fitness instructor make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $27.88 ($57,990 a year).
Do exercise trainer and group fitness instructors make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $57,990 against $47,160 nationally, 23% more.
Where does California rank for exercise trainer and group fitness instructor pay?
California ranks 5 of 51 states.
Which city in California pays exercise trainer and group fitness instructors the most?
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA, with a median of $62,500 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.