Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors Salary in Modesto, CA

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

Median annual salary $46,060 -0.3% vs national
Median hourly $22.14
10th percentile $34,190
90th percentile $101,320
Employed locally 290
National median $46,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,190
    25th
    $37,160
    50th (median)
    $46,060
    75th
    $61,960
    90th
    $101,320

    Modesto economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,661 2023 • Census ACS
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary vs area income 58% Median Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary is 42% 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 Modesto, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Recreation Workers $35,500
    Childcare Workers $39,610
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $33,420
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $34,340
    Animal Caretakers $36,400
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $36,810

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Modesto, CA is $22.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.48 or more per hour.

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

    The median Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary in Modesto, CA is 0.3% below 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 Modesto?

    Entry-level Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors (10th percentile) earn around $34,190 per year in Modesto, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,160.