SOC 39-9031 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors — Sacramento
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Sacramento, CA is $51,240 per year, 8.7% above the national median of $47,160.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors in Sacramento, CA is $51,240 per year, 8.7% above the national median of $47,160. Half of workers earn between $39,260 and $72,410. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $35,900 and the ninetieth at $90,290.
Employment stands at 2,550, or 2.4 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Santa Rosa records the highest median at $62,500. Of the 648 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 469th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,900 | −23.9% |
| 25th | $39,260 | −16.8% |
| Median (50th) | $51,240 | +8.7% |
| 75th | $72,410 | +53.5% |
| 90th | $90,290 | +91.5% |
| Mean | $58,240 | +23.5% |
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 Sacramento run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $51,240 buys what $46,287 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 1.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$51,240as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$46,287US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $51,240 a year, 8.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $35,900 to $90,290 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,550 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 Sacramento, CA?
The median annual wage is $51,240, or $24.64 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 Sacramento, CA is 8.7% 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 Sacramento, CA earns more than $90,290 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $35,900 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 2,550 jobs in this occupation in Sacramento, 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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