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Fitness coach salary

Average fitness coach salary

$38,462

$18.49 hourly rate

Entry-level fitness coach salary
$24,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Average Fitness Coach Salary

The average salary for a Fitness Coach in the United States stands at $38,462 annually, equating to approximately $18 per hour. Salaries can fluctuate significantly based on various factors, including geographic location, years of experience, and the specific industry in which one works. For instance, fitness coaches employed in health clubs or private gyms may earn different wages compared to those working in corporate wellness programs or educational institutions.

Highest Paying States for Fitness Coaches

States such as California, New York, and Florida offer some of the highest salaries for fitness coaches, reflecting higher living costs and demand for personal training services. Understanding the salary landscape in these regions can aid fitness professionals in making strategic career choices.

Opportunities for Advancement

In addition to salary, factors such as certifications and specializations can impact earning potential. Coaches with advanced qualifications or those who specialize in areas like nutrition or sports performance tend to command higher salaries. Exploring job boards like Zippia can help aspiring fitness coaches identify opportunities that align with their skills and career goals.

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AEA Investors$126,533
Workout Anytime$36,422

Fitness coach salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Glassdoor, Ziprecruiter and Comparably, the average salary for a fitness coach typically falls between $38,462 and $67,529.
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$38,462yearly
glassdoor[1]
$67,529yearly
comparably[2]
$40,458yearly
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$59,980yearly

Average fitness coach salary by state

The highest-paying states for fitness coaches are California, Hawaii, and Washington. The lowest average fitness coach salary states are Arkansas, Ohio, and Nebraska.

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Highest paying states for fitness coaches

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Rhode Island$46,505$22.36
2California$52,650$25.31
3New Hampshire$45,603$21.92
4Connecticut$45,545$21.90
5Massachusetts$48,847$23.48
6Illinois$44,632$21.46
7North Dakota$42,503$20.43
8Arizona$42,613$20.49
9Nevada$44,249$21.27
10Texas$44,846$21.56
11Washington$48,913$23.52
12Hawaii$50,362$24.21
13Wyoming$39,364$18.93
14Delaware$43,213$20.78
15District of Columbia$46,601$22.40
16Alaska$44,431$21.36
17Kentucky$41,133$19.78
18Virginia$44,296$21.30
19New Jersey$42,236$20.31
20Utah$41,116$19.77
21Minnesota$38,949$18.73
22West Virginia$42,347$20.36
23Pennsylvania$40,537$19.49
24Colorado$39,843$19.16
25North Carolina$40,644$19.54
26Indiana$37,691$18.12
27Vermont$41,658$20.03
28Mississippi$39,809$19.14
29Maryland$41,712$20.05
30Kansas$35,153$16.90
31Florida$37,654$18.10
32Maine$40,473$19.46
33Oregon$37,610$18.08
34Michigan$34,815$16.74
35New York$38,473$18.50
36Montana$33,578$16.14
37Georgia$37,009$17.79
38Louisiana$32,796$15.77
39Wisconsin$36,413$17.51
40South Carolina$36,099$17.36
41Oklahoma$35,869$17.24
42Iowa$29,463$14.16
43Tennessee$34,718$16.69
44South Dakota$32,778$15.76
45Missouri$31,783$15.28
46Idaho$29,416$14.14
47New Mexico$32,911$15.82
48Ohio$29,916$14.38
49Arkansas$31,375$15.08
50Nebraska$29,611$14.24
51Alabama$27,895$13.41

Highest paying cities for fitness coaches

The highest-paying cities for fitness coaches are San Jose, CA, Attleboro, MA, and Washington, DC.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1San Jose, CA$53,697$25.82
2Attleboro, MA$49,851$23.97
3Washington, DC$46,600$22.40
4Alexandria, VA$45,353$21.80
5Houston, TX$44,939$21.61
6Las Vegas, NV$44,231$21.26
7Phoenix, AZ$42,648$20.50
8Baltimore, MD$41,997$20.19
9South Portland, ME$41,268$19.84
10Raleigh, NC$41,026$19.72
11Denver, CO$39,805$19.14
12Cottage Grove, MN$39,055$18.78
13New York, NY$38,737$18.62
14Miami, FL$38,131$18.33
15Pittsburgh, PA$37,970$18.25
16Indianapolis, IN$37,754$18.15
17Portland, OR$37,236$17.90
18Atlanta, GA$37,081$17.83
19Overland Park, KS$35,077$16.86
20Columbus, OH$29,832$14.34

Fitness coach salary details

A fitness coach's salary ranges from $24,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $59,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average fitness coach salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a fitness coach's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$59,000$4,917$28
75th Percentile$48,000$4,000$23
Average$38,462$3,205$18
25th Percentile$30,000$2,500$14
10th Percentile$24,000$2,000$12

Highest paying fitness coach jobs

The highest paying types of fitness coaches are manager/personal trainer, fitness director, and head instructor.

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Yoga Instructor$45,673$3,806$21.9625,406
Certified Personal Trainer$32,039$2,670$15.4065,615
Group Exercise Instructor$34,348$2,862$16.5133,704
Manager/Personal Trainer$63,117$5,260$30.3432,592
Life Skills Trainer$30,822$2,569$14.8239,666
Personal Trainer$37,214$3,101$17.8934,023

Which companies pay fitness coaches the most?

Fitness coach salaries at AEA Investors and Owensboro Health are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average fitness coach salary at companies like Adirondack Health and Amazing Athletes are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1AEA Investors$126,533$60.83
2Owensboro Health$41,823$20.11
3Adirondack Health$39,557$19.02
4Amazing Athletes$39,040$18.77
5Self Esteem Brands$39,002$18.75
6THE MAX Challenge$38,942$18.72
7YMCA$38,894$18.70
8Catholic Health Initiatives - Colorado$38,872$18.69
9JumpBunch$38,864$18.68
10Rehab$38,849$18.68
11Bullitt County Public Schools$38,842$18.67
12Super Soccer Stars$38,826$18.67
13Xponential Fitness$38,699$18.61
14Bueno Inc$38,422$18.47
15F45 Training$38,308$18.42
16NY Kids Club$37,660$18.11
179Round$36,967$17.77
18Gainesville Health & Fitness$36,881$17.73
19TITLE Boxing Club$36,532$17.56
20Workout Anytime$36,422$17.51

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Fitness Coach salary by industry

The average fitness coach salary varies across industries:

  • The average fitness coach salary in the education industry is $39,656, the highest of any industry.
  • The average fitness coach salary in the finance industry is $39,119.
  • Fitness coaches in the health care industry earn an average salary of $36,049, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for fitness coaches

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Education$39,656$19.07
2Hospitality$39,119$18.81
3Professional$38,499$18.51
4Non Profits$37,914$18.23
5Health Care$36,049$17.33

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Fitness coach salary trends

The average fitness coach salary has risen by $9,001 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average fitness coach earned $29,461 annually, but today, they earn $38,462 a year. That works out to a 6% change in pay for fitness coaches over the last decade.

Compare fitness coach salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average fitness coach salary over time

Compare fitness coach salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Fitness coach salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$38,500$18.49+0.3%
2024$38,300$18.44+1.4%
2023$37,800$18.18+1.5%
2022$37,200$17.90+2.7%
2021$36,200$17.42+5.2%

Recently added fitness coach salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Orangetheory FitnessFitness CoachBillings, MT06/27/2025$52,175
Orangetheory FitnessFitness CoachOcala, FL06/27/2025$20,000
24 Hour Fitness Worldwide, Inc.Fitness Coach NewParamus, NJ06/26/2025$40,697
Adirondack Medical CenterFitness CoachLake Placid, NY06/25/2025$45,914
Amazing AthletesYouth Fitness & Sports Coach (Multi-Site Support)Hacienda Heights, CA06/25/2025$62,610
Lake Effect ChiropracticChiropractic Rehab Specialist-Fitness CoachBay City, MI06/22/2025$31,305
The Tea CenterFitness CoachMcLean, VA06/22/2025$35,479
Midtown Athletic ClubsFitness CoachDeerfield, IL06/20/2025$90,000
Orangetheory FitnessFitness CoachCharleston, WV06/18/2025$14,000
Orangetheory FitnessFitness CoachBrownsville, TX06/18/2025$52,175

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