California Median
$57,990
per year
Hourly Rate
$27.88
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+23% vs US median
US median $47,160
State Rank
#5 of 51
43,600 employed here
How much do Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors make in California?
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors working in California earn a median salary of $57,990 per year, or about $27.88 per hour. That is 23% above the national median of $47,160 for this occupation.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $36,750 while the top 10% make $100,920 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $45,350 and $74,160 a year.
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $36,750 | $17.67 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $45,350 | $21.80 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $57,990 | $27.88 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $74,160 | $35.65 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $100,920 | $48.52 |
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How California compares
California ranks 5th out of 51 states and territories for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary in other states
Massachusetts $64,620Connecticut $61,580New Jersey $59,870Oregon $58,510Nevada $57,960Vermont $57,300Washington $50,830Wyoming $50,250Colorado $49,900Idaho $49,780New Hampshire $49,360Hawaii $48,290Arizona $47,980Maryland $47,420Tennessee $47,380Georgia $47,150New York $47,090Maine $47,060Illinois $46,800North Carolina $46,450Alaska $46,210Rhode Island $45,640Michigan $45,520Kentucky $45,280Pennsylvania $45,250Utah $44,800New Mexico $44,680Oklahoma $44,520Louisiana $44,410Delaware $44,340Wisconsin $44,200Montana $43,940South Carolina $43,630Minnesota $43,620Arkansas $42,140Texas $40,880Virginia $40,820South Dakota $40,070District of Columbia $39,210Alabama $39,180Florida $38,800West Virginia $38,120North Dakota $37,760Missouri $36,450Ohio $36,370Iowa $36,160Kansas $35,900Indiana $34,960Nebraska $31,440Mississippi $30,540
Working as Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in California
Nationally, about 323,000 people work as Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in the United States. A high school diploma is typically enough, with most skills learned on the job.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($57,990) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
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, or about $27.88 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $36,750 at the entry level to $100,920 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors about 23% more than the national median of $47,160. California ranks 5th out of 51 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $57,990 a year. About 43,600 Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.