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Job outlook for health and wellness instructors in the United States
Are health and wellness instructor jobs in demand?
Health and wellness instructor job and salary trends over time
Health and wellness instructor jobs over time
Health and wellness instructor job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,191 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,333 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,750 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,658 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,505 | 0.00% |
Average health and wellness instructor salary over time
Health and wellness instructor salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $39,996 | $19.23 | +0.3% |
| 2024 | $39,877 | $19.17 | +1.4% |
| 2023 | $39,314 | $18.90 | +1.6% |
| 2022 | $38,712 | $18.61 | +2.8% |
| 2021 | $37,675 | $18.11 | +5.5% |
Health and wellness instructor jobs by state
Most common states for health and wellness instructors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 164 | 24% |
| 2 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 114 | 20% |
| 3 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 591 | 19% |
| 4 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 1,035 | 18% |
| 5 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 992 | 18% |
| 6 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 919 | 18% |
| 7 | Delaware | 961,939 | 170 | 18% |
| 8 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,410 | 17% |
| 9 | Indiana | 6,666,818 | 1,148 | 17% |
| 10 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 1,209 | 16% |
| 11 | Arkansas | 3,004,279 | 467 | 16% |
| 12 | Idaho | 1,716,943 | 277 | 16% |
| 13 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 122 | 16% |
| 14 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 1,447 | 15% |
| 15 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 871 | 15% |
| 16 | Alabama | 4,874,747 | 711 | 15% |
| 17 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 847 | 14% |
| 18 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 397 | 14% |
| 19 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 184 | 14% |
| 20 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 932 | 13% |
Most common cities for health and wellness instructors
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hot Springs | 1 | 3% | $29,839 |
| 2 | Maple Grove | 1 | 1% | $36,898 |
| 3 | Springfield | 1 | 1% | $39,998 |
| 4 | Aurora | 1 | 0% | $39,193 |
Health And Wellness Instructor job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of health and wellness instructor experts
Endicott College
University of Arkansas
Kevin Rooney Ph.D.
Associate Dean, School of Sport Science, Clinical Coordinator of Athletic TrainingEndicott College
School of Sport Science
What skills stand out on Health And Wellness Instructor resumes?
Kevin Rooney Ph.D.: The obvious skills are one's knowledge of anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, and exercise. However, I believe that the most important skill is a person's ability to synthesize their scientific knowledge and effectively apply it in practice.
What soft skills should all Health And Wellness Instructors possess?
Kevin Rooney Ph.D.: Communication is the most important soft skill any new and seasoned professional can have. Effective communication demonstrates your command of the information and situation at hand and assists in earning the trust and respect of your clients and peers.
What hard/technical skills are most important for Health And Wellness Instructors?
Kevin Rooney Ph.D.: Exercise scientists are well-versed in various areas, including exercise assessment, exercise programming, biomechanics, exercise instruction, and patient/client education.
What skills will help Health And Wellness Instructors earn the most?
Kevin Rooney Ph.D.: There are numerous settings Exercise Scientists can work in. I believe that the most important skills to become successful include effective communication, active listening, compassion, being a team player, and critical thinking. Regardless of your work setting, if you possess these characteristics and skills, your professional growth ceiling is endless.
Dr. Michelle Gray Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Exercise ScienceUniversity of Arkansas
Health, Human Performance and Recreation
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Health And Wellness Instructor job market given the pandemic?
Dr. Michelle Gray Ph.D.: The fitness industry was devasted by COVID-19. Many fitness facilities were forced to shut their doors due to state and local regulations causing many to close permanently. The facilities that were able to hang on found creative ways to interact with their clients. The primary form was through virtual formats such as Zoom. This has never been attempted in the past, but COVID has forced the fitness industry to make significant changes in the way it interacts with clients. Never before have we had the opportunity to go into our clients' homes and expand our reach.