SOC 39-9031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors — Fresno
Fresno, CA · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Fresno, CA comes to $52,130 a year, ahead of the national median of $47,160 by 10.5%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Fresno, CA comes to $52,130 a year, ahead of the national median of $47,160 by 10.5%. Pay ranges from under $34,320 at the tenth percentile to more than $83,200 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $39,290 to $61,910.
The area has 530 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.54 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Santa Rosa records the highest median at $62,500. Of the 527 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 324th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,320 | −27.2% |
| 25th | $39,290 | −16.7% |
| Median (50th) | $52,130 | +10.5% |
| 75th | $61,910 | +31.3% |
| 90th | $83,200 | +76.4% |
| Mean | $55,890 | +18.5% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Rosa | $62,500 | 780 | |
| 2 | San Jose | $62,010 | 2,740 | |
| 3 | San Francisco | $61,000 | 6,820 | |
| 4 | Hanford | $60,690 | 80 | |
| 5 | Santa Cruz | $60,580 | 370 | |
| 6 | Salinas | $59,910 | 330 | |
| 7 | Yuba City | $59,810 | 90 | |
| 8 | Vallejo | $59,720 | 370 | |
| 9 | Santa Maria | $59,300 | 620 | |
| 10 | Napa | $58,590 | 220 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Fresno run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $52,130 buys what $47,091 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 0.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$52,130as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$47,091US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $52,130 a year, 10.5% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $34,320 to $83,200 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 530 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Santa Rosa, at $62,500.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Fresno, CA?
The median annual wage is $52,130, or $25.06 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $47,160, so pay in Fresno, CA is 10.5% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Fresno, CA earns more than $83,200 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $34,320 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Santa Rosa, at $62,500 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 530 jobs in this occupation in Fresno, CA. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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