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Job outlook for fitness coordinators in the United States
Fitness coordinator job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected fitness coordinator job growth rate is 19% from 2018-2028.
About 57,800 new jobs for fitness coordinators are projected over the next decade.
Fitness coordinator salaries have increased 12% for fitness coordinators in the last 5 years.
There are over 11,581 fitness coordinators currently employed in the United States.
There are 27,009 active fitness coordinator job openings in the US.
The average fitness coordinator salary is $39,963.
Are fitness coordinator jobs in demand?
Fitness coordinator job and salary trends over time
Fitness coordinator jobs over time
Fitness coordinator job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,581 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 11,642 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 13,925 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 13,066 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 11,753 | 0.00% |
Average fitness coordinator salary over time
Fitness coordinator salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $39,963 | $19.21 | +2.5% |
| 2025 | $38,991 | $18.75 | +3.1% |
| 2024 | $37,805 | $18.18 | +1.5% |
| 2023 | $37,248 | $17.91 | +4.4% |
| 2022 | $35,688 | $17.16 | +1.7% |
Fitness coordinator jobs by state
Most common states for fitness coordinators
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 430 | 22% |
| 2 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 157 | 21% |
| 3 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 588 | 20% |
| 4 | Delaware | 961,939 | 191 | 20% |
| 5 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 541 | 18% |
| 6 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 340 | 16% |
| 7 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 130 | 15% |
| 8 | Oklahoma | 3,930,864 | 554 | 14% |
| 9 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 239 | 14% |
| 10 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 634 | 13% |
| 11 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 89 | 7% |
| 12 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 393 | 6% |
| 13 | Mississippi | 2,984,100 | 186 | 6% |
| 14 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 102 | 6% |
| 15 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 61 | 6% |
| 16 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 32 | 6% |
| 17 | Tennessee | 6,715,984 | 346 | 5% |
| 18 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 294 | 5% |
| 19 | Louisiana | 4,684,333 | 215 | 5% |
| 20 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 48 | 5% |
Most common cities for fitness coordinators
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Key West | 1 | 4% | $34,219 |
| 2 | Tallahassee | 2 | 1% | $36,054 |
| 3 | Birmingham | 1 | 0% | $34,944 |
| 4 | Houston | 1 | 0% | $34,866 |
Fitness Coordinator job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of fitness coordinator experts
University of Nebraska - Kearney
Heidelberg University
University of North Alabama
What general advice would you give to a Fitness Coordinator?
John John Petrizzo PT, DPT, CSCS: I think that having good people skills will become increasingly important in our field in the next few years. You can be knowledgeable, but if you can't communicate what you know well to others, it is going to hurt your chances of being successful.
What Fitness Coordinator skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
John John Petrizzo PT, DPT, CSCS: I would encourage a graduate beginning their career in the field to be open to new opportunities as you never know where they might take you.
What will help Fitness Coordinators increase their earning potential?
John John Petrizzo PT, DPT, CSCS: There are several things you can do to maximize your salary potential when starting your career in the field. First, I would suggest taking advantage of the fact that there are a lot of job opportunities out there right now. I think it is certainly possible for new graduates to get multiple job offers, so they should take the time to make sure the job they select is the right fit for them. Additionally, for motivated individuals, it is not uncommon for new graduates to be able to work multiple jobs. Personally, I have always maintained some form of part-time work in addition to my full-time job. I do so because I enjoy it, and it allows me to live a little bit more comfortably than if I was reliant on a single source of income. Lastly, I would encourage new graduates to get a good quality certification from a nationally-recognized organization such as the ACSM or the NSCA.
Greg Brown
Professor , Dept. of Kinesiology and Sport SciencesUniversity of Nebraska - Kearney
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/Fitness
What general advice would you give to a Fitness Coordinator?
Greg Brown: A lot of undergraduate students in Kinesiology are planning to move on to post-graduate education in allied health (Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Athletic Training, etc.) so their career advice will come from those allied health professionals. For those students going into a career right out of their undergraduate program, typically in the health and fitness industry (e.g. personal training, strength & conditioning, health coaching, corporate wellness), they need to keep an eye on budding trends in the industry and not jump on the latest fad. Basically, a trend is something that is new or innovative that also has staying power and will still be viable in a few years. Fads often seem too good to be true and only last a short time before fading away. Think of wearable technology as a trend while Tae Bo was more of a fad.
Paige Atterholt
Adjunct ProfessorHeidelberg University
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Fitness Coordinators?
Paige Atterholt: I think now, being in year 2 of the pandemic, I think if anything there will be more jobs for graduates. Just looking through the jobs online, there are many opportunities for graduates to get a job. I think the older community retired when things got bad, which opened the door for the younger generation.
What's a good job out of college for Fitness Coordinators?
Paige Atterholt: A good job out of college is a job that you feel passionate about because I believe your happiness comes first. Being in the world of education, a good job in my eyes is a job that you enjoy going to every day, want to make an impact, and enjoy the time you have with your students.
Dr. Hunter Waldman Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Exercise ScienceUniversity of North Alabama
Kinesiology Department
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Fitness Coordinator job market given the pandemic?
Dr. Hunter Waldman Ph.D.: Regarding Kinesiology trends, I think we will start seeing a bigger push to remote "coaching" whether that be personal wellness coaching, nutrition counseling, or even acting as an online personal trainer. I think people are realizing that several popular careers in our field can be performed at home as long as both parties have internet access. I'd also state I do not think that the "quality" of these jobs will suffer as these individuals will still need the necessary credentials to pursue each job. The only change is the actual setting. I am already seeing quite a bit of jobs being posted with remote work locations as an option.
What Fitness Coordinator skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Dr. Hunter Waldman Ph.D.: I think verbal and written communication is lacking quite a bit in today's college graduate generation. This is coming from someone who was a college graduate just a few years ago, but since my time as an undergraduate and students today, there is a clear inability for a large percentage of students to pick up on social cues, maintain a productive conversation, or write a respectable email. Jobs in our field are competitive and interviews are still conducted in a face-to-face format. Even if you go to work for yourself, let's say as a personal trainer, then you'll still be interacting with people in a personable manner.
Each interaction can be looked at as if you are marketing yourself to that potential client or employer and if communication is a weakness, that is an issue. Therefore, I'd recommend graduates taking a gap year to 1) find a temporary job that puts you into contact (face-to-face or online) with various people throughout the day so that these skills can be sharpened over time and 2) practice! Excellent written and verbal skills are honed through practice. Everyone can improve these skills and practicing, watching YouTube videos from communication experts, or even having someone read over your email or recording you converse can all be helpful tools for the recent graduate student.
What general advice would you give to a Fitness Coordinator?
Dr. Hunter Waldman Ph.D.: Stay relevant. I've seen too many graduates find a job and fall into a routine of least resistance. I think the pandemic definitely showed in a lot of jobs, who is needed and who is not. This may sound harsh, but in extreme circumstances, this is how it works. Become efficient at your job and find ways to assist your colleagues or employers in ways that are not necessarily written on your job description. Stay updated with current trends in your field, read the most recent research regarding your area, and identify what you bring to the job that nobody else does and excel at those tasks.