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Athletic instructor salary
Average athletic instructor salary
$44,986
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Average athletic instructor salary by state
Highest paying states for athletic instructors
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $76,512 | $36.78 |
| 2 | New Jersey | $65,005 | $31.25 |
| 3 | Vermont | $64,568 | $31.04 |
| 4 | South Carolina | $52,996 | $25.48 |
| 5 | Massachusetts | $82,008 | $39.43 |
| 6 | Nevada | $51,669 | $24.84 |
| 7 | Rhode Island | $64,084 | $30.81 |
| 8 | Arizona | $58,835 | $28.29 |
| 9 | Connecticut | $68,511 | $32.94 |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | $60,351 | $29.01 |
| 11 | West Virginia | $52,173 | $25.08 |
| 12 | California | $52,342 | $25.16 |
| 13 | North Carolina | $45,214 | $21.74 |
| 14 | Virginia | $49,496 | $23.80 |
| 15 | New Mexico | $49,279 | $23.69 |
| 16 | Michigan | $46,907 | $22.55 |
| 17 | Texas | $49,547 | $23.82 |
| 18 | Maine | $55,331 | $26.60 |
| 19 | District of Columbia | $63,507 | $30.53 |
| 20 | Maryland | $49,826 | $23.95 |
| 21 | Louisiana | $46,185 | $22.20 |
| 22 | Alabama | $48,074 | $23.11 |
| 23 | New Hampshire | $53,104 | $25.53 |
| 24 | Hawaii | $50,351 | $24.21 |
| 25 | Minnesota | $47,216 | $22.70 |
| 26 | Oregon | $43,256 | $20.80 |
| 27 | Mississippi | $43,730 | $21.02 |
| 28 | Georgia | $39,726 | $19.10 |
| 29 | Kentucky | $39,938 | $19.20 |
| 30 | Nebraska | $43,522 | $20.92 |
| 31 | Florida | $40,151 | $19.30 |
| 32 | Tennessee | $43,027 | $20.69 |
| 33 | Indiana | $44,039 | $21.17 |
| 34 | Oklahoma | $41,640 | $20.02 |
| 35 | Illinois | $39,464 | $18.97 |
| 36 | Colorado | $34,538 | $16.60 |
| 37 | Wisconsin | $39,584 | $19.03 |
| 38 | Delaware | $36,580 | $17.59 |
| 39 | Iowa | $34,516 | $16.59 |
| 40 | Utah | $36,287 | $17.45 |
| 41 | Ohio | $36,663 | $17.63 |
| 42 | North Dakota | $35,146 | $16.90 |
| 43 | Arkansas | $38,601 | $18.56 |
| 44 | Montana | $24,117 | $11.59 |
| 45 | Alaska | $27,348 | $13.15 |
| 46 | Wyoming | $24,253 | $11.66 |
| 47 | Kansas | $34,857 | $16.76 |
| 48 | Missouri | $36,263 | $17.43 |
| 49 | Washington | $34,757 | $16.71 |
| 50 | Idaho | $32,687 | $15.71 |
| 51 | South Dakota | $29,276 | $14.07 |
Athletic instructor salary details
An athletic instructor's salary ranges from $19,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $105,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is an athletic instructor's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $105,000 | $8,750 | $50 |
| 75th Percentile | $70,000 | $5,833 | $34 |
| Average | $44,986 | $3,749 | $22 |
| 25th Percentile | $28,000 | $2,333 | $13 |
| 10th Percentile | $19,000 | $1,583 | $9 |
Highest paying athletic instructor jobs
The highest paying types of athletic instructors are scout, eagle scout, and instructor.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gymnasium Coach | $35,572 | $2,964 | $17.10 | 14,582 |
| Soccer Coach | $43,616 | $3,635 | $20.97 | 14,483 |
| Head Coach | $44,062 | $3,672 | $21.18 | 22,027 |
| Life Coach | $41,947 | $3,496 | $20.17 | 25,642 |
| Swim Coach | $33,923 | $2,827 | $16.31 | 15,871 |
| Coach | $42,716 | $3,560 | $20.54 | 16,688 |
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Athletic instructor salary trends
The average athletic instructor salary has risen by $9,732 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average athletic instructor earned $35,254 annually, but today, they earn $44,986 a year. That works out to a 15% change in pay for athletic instructors over the last decade.
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Average athletic instructor salary over time
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Athletic instructor salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $45,000 | $21.63 | +4.1% |
| 2024 | $43,100 | $20.74 | +3.0% |
| 2023 | $41,800 | $20.11 | +4.5% |
| 2022 | $40,000 | $19.21 | +2.5% |
| 2021 | $39,000 | $18.73 | +1.5% |
Recently added athletic instructor salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YMCA of Catawba Valley | Hybrid Athlete Instructor-Phifer | Morganton, NC | 06/22/2025 | $52,175 |
| Amazing Athletes | Amazing Athletes Basketball Assistant Instructor | New York, NY | 05/13/2025 | $52,175 |
| YMCA of Catawba Valley | Hybrid Athlete Instructor-Phifer | Morganton, NC | 05/10/2025 | $52,175 |
| Appalachian State University | Band Staff, Percussion and Athletic Bands Instructor | Boone, NC | 03/20/2025 | $41,740 |
| Appalachian State University | Band Staff, Percussion and Athletic Bands Instructor | Boone, NC | 02/21/2025 | $41,740 |
| Bensenville Park District | Assistant Athletic Instructor | Kane, IL | 02/18/2025 | $33,392 |
| Northbrook Park District | Athletics Instructor-General | Northbrook, IL | 02/13/2025 | $37,566 |
| UCLA Extension | Prevention, Recognition, and Treatment of Athletic Injuries Instructor-Ucla Extension | Los Angeles, CA | 02/06/2025 | $82,750 |
| UCLA Fielding School of Public Health | Prevention, Recognition, and Treatment of Athletic Injuries Instructor-Ucla Extension | Los Angeles, CA | 02/05/2025 | $82,750 |
| Bensenville Park District | Assistant Athletic Instructor | Bensenville, IL | 01/20/2025 | $33,392 |
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