Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $48,610 +5.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.37
10th percentile $34,820
90th percentile $95,700
Employed locally 4,400
National median $46,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,820
    25th
    $37,560
    50th (median)
    $48,610
    75th
    $65,620
    90th
    $95,700

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary vs area income 48% Median Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary is 52% 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
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $35,210
    Recreation Workers $38,500
    Manicurists and Pedicurists $35,470
    Childcare Workers $37,970
    Animal Caretakers $36,460
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $37,270

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in San Diego, CA is $23.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.07 or more per hour.

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

    The median Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary in San Diego, CA is 5.3% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors (10th percentile) earn around $34,820 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,560.