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

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $59,360 +28.5% vs national
Median hourly $28.54
10th percentile $39,980
90th percentile $111,730
Employed locally 2,500
National median $46,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $39,980
    25th
    $46,360
    50th (median)
    $59,360
    75th
    $79,140
    90th
    $111,730

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary vs area income 38% Median Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary is 62% 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
    Vallejo, CA $58,850

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$40,810
    Recreation Workers$54,990
    Childcare Workers$43,640
    Manicurists and Pedicurists$39,950
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$41,600
    Animal Caretakers$43,670

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in San Jose, CA is $28.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.43 or more per hour.

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

    The median Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary in San Jose, CA is 28.5% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors (10th percentile) earn around $39,980 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,360.