Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors Salary in Los Angeles, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA

Median annual salary $57,200 +23.9% vs national
Median hourly $27.50
10th percentile $35,300
90th percentile $101,860
Employed locally 14,180
National median $46,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,300
    25th
    $39,440
    50th (median)
    $57,200
    75th
    $77,520
    90th
    $101,860

    Los Angeles economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,525 2023 • Census ACS
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary vs area income 61% Median Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary is 39% 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

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Childcare Workers $38,070
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $35,610
    Recreation Workers $37,150
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $34,980
    Animal Caretakers $36,730
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $42,730

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Los Angeles, CA is $27.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.42 or more per hour.

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

    The median Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary in Los Angeles, CA is 23.9% 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 Los Angeles?

    Entry-level Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors (10th percentile) earn around $35,300 per year in Los Angeles, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,440.