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Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors Salary in California
Ranked #4 of 51 · CA
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
About 80% of exercise trainers and group fitness instructorss in California earn between $36,750 and $100,920. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean exercise trainers and group fitness instructors salary in California is $62,890, about 20% above the U.S. average ($52,420). That works out to roughly $30/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in California
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $62,500 | $66,260 | 780 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $62,010 | $70,600 | 2,740 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $61,000 | $72,040 | 6,820 |
| Hanford-Corcoran, CA | $60,690 | $62,750 | 80 |
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $60,580 | $71,430 | 370 |
| Salinas, CA | $59,910 | $62,340 | 330 |
| Yuba City, CA | $59,810 | $58,710 | 90 |
| Vallejo, CA | $59,720 | $61,610 | 370 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do exercise trainers and group fitness instructors make in California?
The median exercise trainers and group fitness instructors salary in California is $57,990 per year (mean $62,890), and about 80% earn between $36,750 and $100,920.
How much do exercise trainers and group fitness instructors make per hour in California?
Roughly $30 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $62,890 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Is California a high-paying state for exercise trainers and group fitness instructors?
California ranks #4 of 51 states for exercise trainers and group fitness instructors pay. Its mean salary of $62,890 is about 20% above the U.S. average of $52,420.
Which metro areas in California pay exercise trainers and group fitness instructors the most?
The highest-paying metro areas in California for exercise trainers and group fitness instructors are Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA ($62,500), San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA ($62,010), San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA ($61,000), by median annual wage.
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