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Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors Salary in California

Also called: Exercise Trainers and Fitness Instructors

Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in California earn a median of $57,990 a year, +23% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$57,990
vs. U.S. median
+23% ($47,160)
Rank among states
5 of 51
Jobs in the state
43,600

Pay range in California

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,750; the top 10% earn over $100,920. Nationally the range is $28,800 to $83,100.

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Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors pay in California

How much do exercise trainers and group fitness instructors make in California?

The median is $57,990 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,750 and the top 10% earn over $100,920. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is California a good state for exercise trainers and group fitness instructors?

On pay alone it ranks 5 of 51 (+23% vs. the national median of $47,160). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses