Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $55,880 +21% vs national
Median hourly $26.87
10th percentile $34,550
90th percentile $92,090
Employed locally 380
National median $46,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,550
    25th
    $45,360
    50th (median)
    $55,880
    75th
    $76,490
    90th
    $92,090

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 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 San Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants$34,640
    Recreation Workers$35,140
    Animal Caretakers$37,150
    Childcare Workers$36,870
    Tour and Travel Guides$50,660
    Manicurists and Pedicurists$35,130

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in San Luis Obispo, CA is $26.87, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.50 or more per hour.

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

    The median Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 21% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors (10th percentile) earn around $34,550 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,360.