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Job outlook for physical education professors in the United States
Are physical education professor jobs in demand?
Physical education professor job and salary trends over time
Physical education professor jobs over time
Physical education professor job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 645 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 686 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 739 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 768 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 774 | 0.00% |
Average physical education professor salary over time
Physical education professor salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $48,392 | $23.27 | +3.0% |
| 2024 | $46,997 | $22.59 | +2.8% |
| 2023 | $45,713 | $21.98 | +4.1% |
| 2022 | $43,909 | $21.11 | +1.6% |
| 2021 | $43,201 | $20.77 | --0.2% |
Physical education professor jobs by state
Most common states for physical education professors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vermont | 623,657 | 187 | 30% |
| 2 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 190 | 27% |
| 3 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 1,100 | 16% |
| 4 | West Virginia | 1,815,857 | 296 | 16% |
| 5 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 167 | 16% |
| 6 | South Dakota | 869,666 | 141 | 16% |
| 7 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 91 | 16% |
| 8 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 290 | 15% |
| 9 | Maine | 1,335,907 | 195 | 15% |
| 10 | Alaska | 739,795 | 110 | 15% |
| 11 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 502 | 14% |
| 12 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 732 | 13% |
| 13 | Delaware | 961,939 | 123 | 13% |
| 14 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 374 | 12% |
| 15 | New Mexico | 2,088,070 | 258 | 12% |
| 16 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 927 | 11% |
| 17 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 743 | 11% |
| 18 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 672 | 11% |
| 19 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 441 | 11% |
| 20 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 111 | 11% |
Physical Education Professor job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of physical education professor experts
United States Sports Academy
Manhattan College
What will help Physical Education Professors increase their earning potential?
Ender Şenel Assoc. Prof. Dr.: Maximizing Salary Potential: To maximize your salary potential in your career, focus on deepening your expertise in your areas of specialization and developing niche skills. Also, take advantage of professional development opportunities and expand your career steps by obtaining certifications or additional training. You can increase your chances of reaching higher-paying positions by developing your teaching and research skills and positioning yourself as a recognized expert in your field. To deepen your expertise, for example, you can distinguish yourself by developing adaptive physical education programs for students with special needs or working on training methodologies to improve the performance of school sports teams. Additionally, you can earn extra income and strengthen your professional profile by taking part in national or international sports organizations or conducting research in the field of sports science.
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Physical Education Professor job market given the pandemic?
Christie , M. González-Toro Ph.D.: Since the public school system in New York City closed in mid-March, physical education teachers have been developing innovative and creative lessons regardless of the delivery method (in-school learning, distance learning, or using a hybrid learning approach). With no access to equipment, gymnasiums, sports fields, open areas, or playgrounds, P.E. has been one of the most challenging subjects to teach remotely. Regardless of these challenges, P.E. teachers are committed to continue providing a well-rounded education. Because of the large number of children who are sitting while staring at a screen for extended periods of time, physical education has become more crucial than it already was.
Physical Education Teacher Education programs are educating future P.E. teachers to adapt the subject to unexpected changes. Physical education professors are committed to educating pre-service teachers to be informed consumers in the use of technology such as the use of different video conferences (e.g., Zoom, Google Meet), Google Classroom, and interactive platforms and to record and edit videos. In addition, prospective teachers are encouraged to attend professional development conferences.