Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors Salary in Fresno, CA

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

Median annual salary $49,470 +7.1% vs national
Median hourly $23.79
10th percentile $33,300
90th percentile $94,960
Employed locally 560
National median $46,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,300
    25th
    $37,690
    50th (median)
    $49,470
    75th
    $62,670
    90th
    $94,960

    Fresno economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,897 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 Fresno, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $33,280
    Childcare Workers $34,380
    Recreation Workers $34,200
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $33,470
    Animal Caretakers $35,790
    Gambling Dealers $33,280

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Fresno, CA is $23.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary in Fresno, CA is 7.1% 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 Fresno?

    Entry-level Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors (10th percentile) earn around $33,300 per year in Fresno, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,690.