Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $46,460 +0.6% vs national
Median hourly $22.34
10th percentile $33,360
90th percentile $95,260
Employed locally 390
National median $46,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,360
    25th
    $36,030
    50th (median)
    $46,460
    75th
    $62,300
    90th
    $95,260

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary vs area income 69% Median Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary is 31% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $78,160
    Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT $76,390
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $73,880
    New Haven, CT $66,170
    Connecticut $65,790
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,050

    Nearby metros — Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $62,050
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $60,880
    Hanford-Corcoran, CA $60,690
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $60,650
    Napa, CA $59,990
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $59,360

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Recreation Workers$36,400
    Childcare Workers$35,980
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$33,540
    Manicurists and Pedicurists$34,100
    Animal Caretakers$35,040
    First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$46,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Bakersfield, CA is $22.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.04 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salaries?

    The median Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary in Bakersfield, CA is 0.6% above the national median of $46,180. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors (10th percentile) earn around $33,360 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,030.