Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $56,850 +23.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.33
10th percentile $34,830
90th percentile $95,330
Employed locally 2,530
National median $46,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,830
    25th
    $39,560
    50th (median)
    $56,850
    75th
    $76,720
    90th
    $95,330

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary vs area income 60% Median Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary is 40% 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 Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$35,430
    Recreation Workers$38,350
    Manicurists and Pedicurists$35,140
    Childcare Workers$36,290
    Gambling Dealers$33,710
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$35,650

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Sacramento, CA is $27.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.41 or more per hour.

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

    The median Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary in Sacramento, CA is 23.1% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors (10th percentile) earn around $34,830 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,560.