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Fitness and wellness instructor salary
Average fitness and wellness instructor salary
$16.34
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Average fitness and wellness instructor salary by state
Highest paying states for fitness and wellness instructors
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $45,773 | $22.01 |
| 2 | Alaska | $41,923 | $20.16 |
| 3 | Nevada | $38,656 | $18.58 |
| 4 | Colorado | $36,624 | $17.61 |
| 5 | North Dakota | $36,499 | $17.55 |
| 6 | Hawaii | $44,736 | $21.51 |
| 7 | Kentucky | $34,821 | $16.74 |
| 8 | Wyoming | $34,930 | $16.79 |
| 9 | Arizona | $37,586 | $18.07 |
| 10 | Connecticut | $37,022 | $17.80 |
| 11 | Washington | $40,679 | $19.56 |
| 12 | West Virginia | $34,149 | $16.42 |
| 13 | Utah | $36,362 | $17.48 |
| 14 | Texas | $36,022 | $17.32 |
| 15 | Rhode Island | $34,696 | $16.68 |
| 16 | Oregon | $34,195 | $16.44 |
| 17 | Massachusetts | $38,130 | $18.33 |
| 18 | New Hampshire | $35,493 | $17.06 |
| 19 | South Carolina | $31,574 | $15.18 |
| 20 | New Jersey | $34,263 | $16.47 |
| 21 | Mississippi | $35,220 | $16.93 |
| 22 | Maine | $33,046 | $15.89 |
| 23 | Florida | $33,083 | $15.91 |
| 24 | North Carolina | $30,746 | $14.78 |
| 25 | Illinois | $32,539 | $15.64 |
| 26 | Vermont | $33,428 | $16.07 |
| 27 | Delaware | $32,140 | $15.45 |
| 28 | District of Columbia | $37,528 | $18.04 |
| 29 | Virginia | $31,155 | $14.98 |
| 30 | Minnesota | $32,123 | $15.44 |
| 31 | Kansas | $30,496 | $14.66 |
| 32 | Montana | $29,380 | $14.13 |
| 33 | Tennessee | $29,831 | $14.34 |
| 34 | Oklahoma | $31,454 | $15.12 |
| 35 | Louisiana | $28,931 | $13.91 |
| 36 | Maryland | $31,724 | $15.25 |
| 37 | Indiana | $31,006 | $14.91 |
| 38 | Pennsylvania | $29,817 | $14.34 |
| 39 | New Mexico | $29,492 | $14.18 |
| 40 | Georgia | $26,979 | $12.97 |
| 41 | New York | $29,740 | $14.30 |
| 42 | Wisconsin | $29,626 | $14.24 |
| 43 | Michigan | $25,874 | $12.44 |
| 44 | Missouri | $27,116 | $13.04 |
| 45 | South Dakota | $27,708 | $13.32 |
| 46 | Iowa | $24,602 | $11.83 |
| 47 | Arkansas | $27,447 | $13.20 |
| 48 | Ohio | $20,135 | $9.68 |
| 49 | Idaho | $26,447 | $12.71 |
| 50 | Nebraska | $25,434 | $12.23 |
| 51 | Alabama | $24,574 | $11.81 |
Fitness and wellness instructor salary details
A fitness and wellness instructor's salary ranges from $23,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $49,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a fitness and wellness instructor's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $49,000 | $4,083 | $24 |
| 75th Percentile | $41,000 | $3,417 | $20 |
| Average | $33,979 | $2,832 | $16 |
| 25th Percentile | $27,000 | $2,250 | $13 |
| 10th Percentile | $23,000 | $1,917 | $11 |
Highest paying fitness and wellness instructor jobs
The highest paying types of fitness and wellness instructors are manager/personal trainer, fitness director, and head instructor.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Personal Trainer | $32,039 | $2,670 | $15.40 | 65,615 |
| Manager/Personal Trainer | $63,117 | $5,260 | $30.34 | 32,592 |
| Life Skills Trainer | $30,822 | $2,569 | $14.82 | 39,666 |
| Personal Trainer | $37,214 | $3,101 | $17.89 | 34,023 |
| Skills Trainer | $32,779 | $2,732 | $15.76 | 21,389 |
| Strength And Conditioning Internship | $47,497 | $3,958 | $22.84 | 50,805 |
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Fitness and wellness instructor salary trends
The average fitness and wellness instructor salary has risen by $7,951 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average fitness and wellness instructor earned $26,028 annually, but today, they earn $33,979 a year. That works out to a 6% change in pay for fitness and wellness instructors over the last decade.
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Average fitness and wellness instructor salary over time
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Fitness and wellness instructor salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $34,000 | $16.34 | +0.3% |
| 2024 | $33,900 | $16.29 | +1.4% |
| 2023 | $33,400 | $16.06 | +1.5% |
| 2022 | $32,900 | $15.81 | +2.7% |
| 2021 | $32,000 | $15.39 | +5.2% |
Recently added fitness and wellness instructor salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern Medicine | Fitness Instructor-Living Well Cancer Resources Days | Geneva, IL | 06/23/2025 | $36,397 |
| Aegis Therapies | Lifestyle and Wellness Instructor | Marysville, WA | 06/12/2025 | $35,479 |
| J.F. Shea | Fitness Instructor, Wellness, Spa & Fitness | Kuna, ID | 05/24/2025 | $31,305 |
| J.F. Shea | Fitness Instructor, Wellness, Spa & Fitness | Indio, CA | 05/18/2025 | $34,436 |
| Redwood Community Services | Community Wellness Instructor | Eureka, CA | 05/15/2025 | $54,784 |
| J.F. Shea | Hiit Fitness Instructor, Wellness, Spa & Fitness | Fredericksburg, VA | 05/14/2025 | $31,305 |
| J.F. Shea | Fitness Instructor, Wellness, Spa & Fitness | Bonney Lake, WA | 05/07/2025 | $34,769 |
| Genesis Healthcare | Wellness Instructor | Franklin Park, PA | 05/03/2025 | $45,914 |
| Sanford Health | Fitness Instructor-Thief River Falls Wellness Center | Thief River Falls, MN | 04/28/2025 | $31,305 |
| Aegis Therapies | Wellness Instructor- | Beaverton, OR | 04/26/2025 | $33,392 |
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