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Health and fitness instructor salary
Average health and fitness instructor salary
$16.76
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Average health and fitness instructor salary by state
Highest paying states for health and fitness instructors
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $47,303 | $22.74 |
| 2 | Washington | $42,204 | $20.29 |
| 3 | Nevada | $39,982 | $19.22 |
| 4 | Arizona | $38,763 | $18.64 |
| 5 | Colorado | $37,667 | $18.11 |
| 6 | North Dakota | $37,773 | $18.16 |
| 7 | Wyoming | $35,889 | $17.25 |
| 8 | Hawaii | $43,408 | $20.87 |
| 9 | Kentucky | $35,522 | $17.08 |
| 10 | Alaska | $42,596 | $20.48 |
| 11 | Utah | $37,412 | $17.99 |
| 12 | Mississippi | $35,723 | $17.17 |
| 13 | Texas | $36,724 | $17.66 |
| 14 | New Hampshire | $35,226 | $16.94 |
| 15 | Minnesota | $33,438 | $16.08 |
| 16 | Massachusetts | $37,824 | $18.18 |
| 17 | Rhode Island | $34,363 | $16.52 |
| 18 | Indiana | $31,830 | $15.30 |
| 19 | Connecticut | $36,866 | $17.72 |
| 20 | West Virginia | $34,700 | $16.68 |
| 21 | District of Columbia | $37,812 | $18.18 |
| 22 | Oregon | $35,459 | $17.05 |
| 23 | Oklahoma | $32,274 | $15.52 |
| 24 | North Carolina | $31,009 | $14.91 |
| 25 | Virginia | $32,369 | $15.56 |
| 26 | New Jersey | $34,296 | $16.49 |
| 27 | Kansas | $31,292 | $15.04 |
| 28 | Florida | $33,180 | $15.95 |
| 29 | Illinois | $33,578 | $16.14 |
| 30 | South Carolina | $31,907 | $15.34 |
| 31 | Delaware | $32,378 | $15.57 |
| 32 | Wisconsin | $30,597 | $14.71 |
| 33 | Vermont | $33,378 | $16.05 |
| 34 | Maine | $32,752 | $15.75 |
| 35 | Maryland | $32,012 | $15.39 |
| 36 | Louisiana | $29,497 | $14.18 |
| 37 | Montana | $30,616 | $14.72 |
| 38 | Michigan | $26,407 | $12.70 |
| 39 | Arkansas | $28,135 | $13.53 |
| 40 | Tennessee | $30,427 | $14.63 |
| 41 | New Mexico | $30,409 | $14.62 |
| 42 | Idaho | $27,455 | $13.20 |
| 43 | South Dakota | $28,735 | $13.81 |
| 44 | Pennsylvania | $30,033 | $14.44 |
| 45 | Iowa | $25,319 | $12.17 |
| 46 | Ohio | $20,585 | $9.90 |
| 47 | New York | $29,669 | $14.26 |
| 48 | Alabama | $24,961 | $12.00 |
| 49 | Nebraska | $26,123 | $12.56 |
| 50 | Georgia | $27,409 | $13.18 |
| 51 | Missouri | $27,787 | $13.36 |
Health and fitness instructor salary details
A health and fitness instructor's salary ranges from $24,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $49,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a health and fitness 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 | $34,866 | $2,906 | $17 |
| 25th Percentile | $29,000 | $2,417 | $14 |
| 10th Percentile | $24,000 | $2,000 | $12 |
Highest paying health and fitness instructor jobs
The highest paying types of health and fitness instructors are manager/personal trainer, instructor, and fitness director.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skills Trainer | $32,779 | $2,732 | $15.76 | 21,389 |
| Life Skills Trainer | $30,822 | $2,569 | $14.82 | 39,666 |
| Certified Personal Trainer | $32,039 | $2,670 | $15.40 | 65,615 |
| Manager/Personal Trainer | $63,117 | $5,260 | $30.34 | 32,592 |
| Personal Trainer | $37,214 | $3,101 | $17.89 | 34,023 |
| Fitness Coach | $38,462 | $3,205 | $18.49 | 22,156 |
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Health and fitness instructor salary trends
The average health and fitness instructor salary has risen by $8,159 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average health and fitness instructor earned $26,707 annually, but today, they earn $34,866 a year. That works out to a 6% change in pay for health and fitness instructors over the last decade.
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Average health and fitness instructor salary over time
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Health and fitness instructor salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $34,900 | $16.76 | +0.3% |
| 2024 | $34,800 | $16.71 | +1.4% |
| 2023 | $34,300 | $16.48 | +1.5% |
| 2022 | $33,700 | $16.22 | +2.7% |
| 2021 | $32,800 | $15.79 | +5.2% |
Recently added health and fitness instructor salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford Health | Fitness Instructor-Women's Health Plaza | Sioux Falls, SD | 04/28/2025 | $31,305 |
| Pico de Gallo | Mental Health Instructor | Littlefield, TX | 03/29/2025 | $49,921 |
| Jersey College | Mental Health Instructor | Mesa, AZ | 03/24/2025 | $87,000 |
| Sanford | Fitness Instructor-Women's Health Plaza | Sioux Falls, SD | 03/23/2025 | $31,305 |
| El Rio Health | Fitness Instructor-Manning-Employee/Patient Health and Wellness | Tucson, AZ | 02/05/2025 | $32,870 |
| Selectfit TEC Inc. | Health and Fitness Enthusiast | Livermore, CA | 01/17/2025 | $37,566 |
| New Life Martial Arts | Martial Arts Health & Fitness Team | South Daytona, FL | 01/13/2025 | $6,540 |
| El Rio Health | Fitness Instructor-Manning-Employee/Patient Health and Wellness | Tucson, AZ | 11/28/2024 | $32,870 |
| Guthrie Enterprise | Fitness Instructor-Health Works-Per Diem | Painted Post, NY | 10/23/2024 | $31,305 |
| Guthrie | Fitness Instructor-Health Works-Per Diem | Painted Post, NY | 09/19/2024 | $31,305 |
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