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Exercise science instructor salary
Average exercise science instructor salary
$15.49
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Average exercise science instructor salary by state
Highest paying states for exercise science instructors
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | $47,568 | $22.87 |
| 2 | Nevada | $35,370 | $17.00 |
| 3 | California | $43,323 | $20.83 |
| 4 | Alaska | $34,777 | $16.72 |
| 5 | Florida | $35,945 | $17.28 |
| 6 | Texas | $35,706 | $17.17 |
| 7 | Arizona | $35,669 | $17.15 |
| 8 | Mississippi | $34,065 | $16.38 |
| 9 | South Carolina | $30,379 | $14.61 |
| 10 | New Hampshire | $32,644 | $15.69 |
| 11 | Massachusetts | $34,940 | $16.80 |
| 12 | Kentucky | $31,842 | $15.31 |
| 13 | Wyoming | $29,319 | $14.10 |
| 14 | North Dakota | $30,737 | $14.78 |
| 15 | Colorado | $31,005 | $14.91 |
| 16 | Utah | $31,355 | $15.07 |
| 17 | Rhode Island | $31,749 | $15.26 |
| 18 | New Jersey | $31,390 | $15.09 |
| 19 | Washington | $33,915 | $16.31 |
| 20 | West Virginia | $31,464 | $15.13 |
| 21 | Vermont | $30,638 | $14.73 |
| 22 | Oregon | $29,772 | $14.31 |
| 23 | Connecticut | $33,725 | $16.21 |
| 24 | Delaware | $29,488 | $14.18 |
| 25 | North Carolina | $28,857 | $13.87 |
| 26 | Maine | $30,749 | $14.78 |
| 27 | Virginia | $29,793 | $14.32 |
| 28 | District of Columbia | $34,430 | $16.55 |
| 29 | Illinois | $29,475 | $14.17 |
| 30 | Louisiana | $29,066 | $13.97 |
| 31 | Maryland | $29,116 | $14.00 |
| 32 | Tennessee | $27,584 | $13.26 |
| 33 | New Mexico | $27,117 | $13.04 |
| 34 | Oklahoma | $28,684 | $13.79 |
| 35 | Georgia | $26,045 | $12.52 |
| 36 | New York | $27,146 | $13.05 |
| 37 | Pennsylvania | $27,364 | $13.16 |
| 38 | Montana | $24,498 | $11.78 |
| 39 | Indiana | $28,260 | $13.59 |
| 40 | Minnesota | $28,100 | $13.51 |
| 41 | Kansas | $26,380 | $12.68 |
| 42 | South Dakota | $23,942 | $11.51 |
| 43 | Wisconsin | $26,508 | $12.74 |
| 44 | Michigan | $23,256 | $11.18 |
| 45 | Arkansas | $25,230 | $12.13 |
| 46 | Idaho | $22,275 | $10.71 |
| 47 | Iowa | $21,700 | $10.43 |
| 48 | Alabama | $23,827 | $11.46 |
| 49 | Nebraska | $21,827 | $10.49 |
| 50 | Missouri | $23,761 | $11.42 |
| 51 | Ohio | $18,421 | $8.86 |
Exercise science instructor salary details
An exercise science instructor's salary ranges from $20,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $51,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is an exercise science instructor's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $51,000 | $4,250 | $25 |
| 75th Percentile | $41,000 | $3,417 | $20 |
| Average | $32,209 | $2,684 | $15 |
| 25th Percentile | $25,000 | $2,083 | $12 |
| 10th Percentile | $20,000 | $1,667 | $10 |
Highest paying exercise science instructor jobs
The highest paying types of exercise science instructors are manager/personal trainer, instructor, and fitness director.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fitness Trainer | $28,702 | $2,392 | $13.80 | 23,881 |
| Skills Trainer | $32,779 | $2,732 | $15.76 | 21,389 |
| Fitness Coach | $38,462 | $3,205 | $18.49 | 22,156 |
| Manager/Personal Trainer | $63,117 | $5,260 | $30.34 | 32,592 |
| Strength And Conditioning Internship | $47,497 | $3,958 | $22.84 | 50,805 |
| Personal Trainer | $37,214 | $3,101 | $17.89 | 34,023 |
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Exercise science instructor salary trends
The average exercise science instructor salary has risen by $7,537 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average exercise science instructor earned $24,672 annually, but today, they earn $32,209 a year. That works out to a 6% change in pay for exercise science instructors over the last decade.
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Average exercise science instructor salary over time
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Exercise science instructor salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $32,200 | $15.49 | +0.3% |
| 2025 | $32,100 | $15.44 | +1.4% |
| 2024 | $31,700 | $15.22 | +1.5% |
| 2023 | $31,200 | $14.99 | +2.7% |
| 2022 | $30,300 | $14.59 | +5.2% |
Recently added exercise science instructor salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Two Rivers YMCA | Aquatic Exercise Instructor | East Moline, IL | 06/30/2025 | $31,305 |
| YMCA of Superior California | Water Exercise Instructor | Sacramento, CA | 06/26/2025 | $45,914 |
| Stretch Zone | Exercise Science Professional | Bradenton, FL | 06/21/2025 | $31,305 |
| Airrosti | Therapeutic Exercise Instructor | Houston, TX | 06/18/2025 | $41,740 |
| YMCA Twin Cities | Water Exercise Instructor | Elk River, MN | 06/11/2025 | $33,392 |
| City of Greensboro, Nc | Exercise Instructor (Active Adults) (Roster) | Greensboro, NC | 06/04/2025 | $44,871 |
| Two Rivers YMCA | Aquatic Exercise Instructor | East Moline, IL | 05/27/2025 | $31,305 |
| Airrosti | Therapeutic Exercise Instructor | San Antonio, TX | 05/16/2025 | $41,740 |
| YMCA of Pueblo | Water Exercise Instructor | Pueblo, CO | 05/16/2025 | $44,871 |
| Stretchlab | Exercise Science Graduates--Stretch Professional | Chanhassen, MN | 05/05/2025 | $52,175 |
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