Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors Salary in Santa Cruz, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA

Median annual salary $52,510 +13.7% vs national
Median hourly $25.25
10th percentile $35,320
90th percentile $104,440
Employed locally 330
National median $46,180

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,320
    25th
    $39,190
    50th (median)
    $52,510
    75th
    $75,990
    90th
    $104,440

    Santa Cruz economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $109,266 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

    Related occupations in Santa Cruz, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Amusement and Recreation Attendants $34,690
    Childcare Workers $36,170
    Recreation Workers $37,020
    Animal Caretakers $37,650
    Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists $39,790
    First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services $53,340

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Santa Cruz, CA is $25.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.68 or more per hour.

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

    The median Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors salary in Santa Cruz, CA is 13.7% 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 Santa Cruz?

    Entry-level Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors (10th percentile) earn around $35,320 per year in Santa Cruz, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,190.