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Fitness assistant salary
Average fitness assistant salary
$16.25
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Average fitness assistant salary by state
Highest paying states for fitness assistants
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $52,141 | $25.07 |
| 2 | Nevada | $38,909 | $18.71 |
| 3 | Alaska | $42,890 | $20.62 |
| 4 | North Dakota | $38,104 | $18.32 |
| 5 | Texas | $39,144 | $18.82 |
| 6 | Hawaii | $45,002 | $21.64 |
| 7 | Utah | $37,497 | $18.03 |
| 8 | Washington | $45,619 | $21.93 |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $37,725 | $18.14 |
| 10 | West Virginia | $34,959 | $16.81 |
| 11 | Rhode Island | $35,458 | $17.05 |
| 12 | Colorado | $36,926 | $17.75 |
| 13 | Arizona | $37,347 | $17.96 |
| 14 | New Hampshire | $36,137 | $17.37 |
| 15 | Kentucky | $35,552 | $17.09 |
| 16 | Connecticut | $34,271 | $16.48 |
| 17 | Mississippi | $34,876 | $16.77 |
| 18 | New Jersey | $34,188 | $16.44 |
| 19 | Oregon | $34,822 | $16.74 |
| 20 | Wyoming | $35,651 | $17.14 |
| 21 | Minnesota | $33,880 | $16.29 |
| 22 | Maryland | $36,177 | $17.39 |
| 23 | North Carolina | $34,437 | $16.56 |
| 24 | Indiana | $32,001 | $15.39 |
| 25 | Illinois | $32,297 | $15.53 |
| 26 | Vermont | $34,285 | $16.48 |
| 27 | Wisconsin | $31,034 | $14.92 |
| 28 | Pennsylvania | $31,007 | $14.91 |
| 29 | District of Columbia | $36,505 | $17.55 |
| 30 | Kansas | $31,300 | $15.05 |
| 31 | Maine | $33,516 | $16.11 |
| 32 | Georgia | $32,457 | $15.60 |
| 33 | Florida | $31,334 | $15.06 |
| 34 | Delaware | $32,875 | $15.81 |
| 35 | Michigan | $28,978 | $13.93 |
| 36 | Oklahoma | $31,629 | $15.21 |
| 37 | South Carolina | $31,429 | $15.11 |
| 38 | Tennessee | $30,100 | $14.47 |
| 39 | New York | $28,863 | $13.88 |
| 40 | Montana | $30,616 | $14.72 |
| 41 | Ohio | $24,853 | $11.95 |
| 42 | Idaho | $27,037 | $13.00 |
| 43 | Arkansas | $27,628 | $13.28 |
| 44 | South Dakota | $28,933 | $13.91 |
| 45 | Louisiana | $28,540 | $13.72 |
| 46 | Virginia | $28,135 | $13.53 |
| 47 | Missouri | $27,906 | $13.42 |
| 48 | New Mexico | $29,420 | $14.14 |
| 49 | Iowa | $25,583 | $12.30 |
| 50 | Nebraska | $26,256 | $12.62 |
| 51 | Alabama | $24,429 | $11.74 |
Fitness assistant salary details
A fitness assistant's salary ranges from $23,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $48,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a fitness assistant's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $48,000 | $4,000 | $23 |
| 75th Percentile | $40,000 | $3,333 | $19 |
| Average | $33,790 | $2,816 | $16 |
| 25th Percentile | $28,000 | $2,333 | $13 |
| 10th Percentile | $23,000 | $1,917 | $11 |
Highest paying fitness assistant jobs
The highest paying types of fitness assistants are manager/personal trainer, fitness director, and strength and conditioning internship.
| 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 assistant salary trends
The average fitness assistant salary has risen by $7,908 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average fitness assistant earned $25,882 annually, but today, they earn $33,790 a year. That works out to a 6% change in pay for fitness assistants over the last decade.
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Average fitness assistant salary over time
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Fitness assistant salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $33,800 | $16.25 | +0.3% |
| 2024 | $33,700 | $16.20 | +1.4% |
| 2023 | $33,200 | $15.97 | +1.5% |
| 2022 | $32,700 | $15.72 | +2.7% |
| 2021 | $31,800 | $15.30 | +5.2% |
Recently added fitness assistant salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXOS | Member Services & Fitness Assistant | New York, NY | 06/27/2025 | $32,349 |
| Miami Dade College | Fitness and Wellness Assistant | Miami, FL | 06/26/2025 | $27,131 |
| Country Meadows Retirement Communities | Assisted Living Fitness Instructor | Harrisburg, PA | 06/25/2025 | $43,827 |
| McDonald's | Shift Managers-Fun Environment, Tuition Assistance, A Schedule That Fits Your Needs, and More! | Arvada, CO | 06/19/2025 | $36,523 |
| Department of The Air Force | Youth Sports and Fitness Assistant (Equipment and Facilities) | Edwards Air Force Base, CA | 05/23/2025 | $44,787 |
| EXOS Works | Member Services & Fitness Assistant | New York, NY | 05/19/2025 | $32,349 |
| Albany Medical Health System | Fitness Assistant | Albany, NY | 05/12/2025 | $40,495 |
| Miami Dade College | Fitness and Wellness Assistant | Miami, FL | 05/12/2025 | $27,131 |
| Complete Health & Wellness | Nutritionist-Fitness Assistant | Missouri City, TX | 05/10/2025 | $40,000 |
| Student Union | Fitness Assistant | San Jose, CA | 05/04/2025 | $37,044 |
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