Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors Salary in Chico, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chico, CA

Median annual salary $48,910 +5.9% vs national
Median hourly $23.51
10th percentile $35,350
90th percentile $95,800
Employed locally 170
National median $46,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,350
    25th
    $42,490
    50th (median)
    $48,910
    75th
    $63,020
    90th
    $95,800

    Chico economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,574 2023 • Census ACS
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary vs area income 71% Median Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary is 29% 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 Chico, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Recreation Workers $34,250
    Childcare Workers $35,520
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $34,390
    Animal Caretakers $34,720
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $34,210
    Gambling Dealers $34,320

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Chico, CA is $23.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.98 or more per hour.

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

    The median Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary in Chico, CA is 5.9% 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 Chico?

    Entry-level Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors (10th percentile) earn around $35,350 per year in Chico, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $42,490.