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Fitness Instructor salary
Average fitness instructor salary
$35,495
How much does a fitness instructor make?
The average fitness instructor salary in the United States is $35,495. Fitness instructor salaries typically range between $23,000 and $53,000 yearly. The average hourly rate for fitness instructors is $17.06 per hour.
Fitness instructor salary is impacted by location, education, and experience. Fitness instructors earn the highest average salary in California.
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Where can a Fitness Instructor earn more?
Fitness Instructor salary estimates from across the web
Average fitness instructor salary by state
The highest-paying states for fitness instructors are California, Hawaii, and Nevada. The lowest average fitness instructor salary states are Missouri, Idaho, and Wisconsin.
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Highest paying states for fitness instructors
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $50,849 | $24.45 |
| 2 | Nevada | $42,946 | $20.65 |
| 3 | Oregon | $40,367 | $19.41 |
| 4 | Alaska | $41,301 | $19.86 |
| 5 | Colorado | $39,248 | $18.87 |
| 6 | Texas | $40,512 | $19.48 |
| 7 | Hawaii | $45,751 | $22.00 |
| 8 | Arizona | $39,212 | $18.85 |
| 9 | Connecticut | $38,183 | $18.36 |
| 10 | Maryland | $39,238 | $18.86 |
| 11 | Wyoming | $34,658 | $16.66 |
| 12 | Mississippi | $35,933 | $17.28 |
| 13 | New Mexico | $37,630 | $18.09 |
| 14 | West Virginia | $34,730 | $16.70 |
| 15 | North Dakota | $34,563 | $16.62 |
| 16 | Minnesota | $36,396 | $17.50 |
| 17 | Virginia | $34,128 | $16.41 |
| 18 | Utah | $34,989 | $16.82 |
| 19 | Delaware | $34,062 | $16.38 |
| 20 | Vermont | $36,438 | $17.52 |
| 21 | Kentucky | $34,349 | $16.51 |
| 22 | Michigan | $33,057 | $15.89 |
| 23 | Oklahoma | $35,425 | $17.03 |
| 24 | Washington | $36,600 | $17.60 |
| 25 | New Hampshire | $35,616 | $17.12 |
| 26 | Massachusetts | $34,454 | $16.56 |
| 27 | Louisiana | $32,461 | $15.61 |
| 28 | New York | $33,150 | $15.94 |
| 29 | Rhode Island | $31,907 | $15.34 |
| 30 | North Carolina | $30,291 | $14.56 |
| 31 | District of Columbia | $37,499 | $18.03 |
| 32 | Florida | $31,507 | $15.15 |
| 33 | New Jersey | $31,037 | $14.92 |
| 34 | Alabama | $32,030 | $15.40 |
| 35 | Illinois | $31,226 | $15.01 |
| 36 | Maine | $32,727 | $15.73 |
| 37 | Nebraska | $31,911 | $15.34 |
| 38 | Montana | $29,048 | $13.97 |
| 39 | Georgia | $28,236 | $13.57 |
| 40 | Indiana | $30,026 | $14.44 |
| 41 | Tennessee | $27,872 | $13.40 |
| 42 | South Carolina | $21,825 | $10.49 |
| 43 | Kansas | $28,967 | $13.93 |
| 44 | Pennsylvania | $27,679 | $13.31 |
| 45 | South Dakota | $27,255 | $13.10 |
| 46 | Iowa | $22,397 | $10.77 |
| 47 | Arkansas | $27,555 | $13.25 |
| 48 | Idaho | $26,544 | $12.76 |
| 49 | Ohio | $20,664 | $9.93 |
| 50 | Missouri | $26,796 | $12.88 |
| 51 | Wisconsin | $24,618 | $11.84 |
Highest paying cities for fitness instructors
The highest-paying cities for fitness instructors are Berkeley, CA, Austin, TX, and Portland, OR.
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Berkeley, CA | $51,740 | $24.88 |
| 2 | Austin, TX | $41,027 | $19.72 |
| 3 | Portland, OR | $39,867 | $19.17 |
| 4 | Tucson, AZ | $39,384 | $18.93 |
| 5 | Littleton, CO | $39,276 | $18.88 |
| 6 | Tacoma, WA | $37,017 | $17.80 |
| 7 | Inver Grove Heights, MN | $36,492 | $17.54 |
| 8 | Chesapeake, VA | $34,368 | $16.52 |
| 9 | Boston, MA | $34,349 | $16.51 |
| 10 | Newark, DE | $34,009 | $16.35 |
| 11 | New York, NY | $33,403 | $16.06 |
| 12 | Orlando, FL | $31,432 | $15.11 |
| 13 | Cherry Hill, NJ | $31,305 | $15.05 |
| 14 | Chicago, IL | $31,249 | $15.02 |
| 15 | Wake Forest, NC | $30,310 | $14.57 |
| 16 | Bensalem, PA | $27,963 | $13.44 |
| 17 | Saint Louis, MO | $26,663 | $12.82 |
| 18 | Green Bay, WI | $24,591 | $11.82 |
| 19 | Davenport, IA | $22,468 | $10.80 |
Fitness Instructor salary details
A fitness instructor's salary ranges from $23,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $53,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a fitness instructor's salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $53,000 | $4,417 | $25 |
| 75th Percentile | $43,000 | $3,583 | $21 |
| Average | $35,495 | $2,958 | $17 |
| 25th Percentile | $28,000 | $2,333 | $13 |
| 10th Percentile | $23,000 | $1,917 | $11 |
Highest paying fitness instructor jobs
The highest paying types of fitness instructors are manager/personal trainer, instructor, and fitness director.
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Personal Trainer | $32,039 | $2,670 | $15.40 | 65,615 |
| Manager/Personal Trainer | $63,117 | $5,260 | $30.34 | 32,592 |
| Life Skills Trainer | $30,822 | $2,569 | $14.82 | 39,666 |
| Personal Trainer | $37,214 | $3,101 | $17.89 | 34,023 |
| Skills Trainer | $32,779 | $2,732 | $15.76 | 21,389 |
| Strength And Conditioning Internship | $47,497 | $3,958 | $22.84 | 50,805 |
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Which companies pay fitness instructors the most?
Fitness instructor salaries at Massachusetts General Hospital and STG International are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average fitness instructor salary at companies like University of California, Berkeley and City of Roseville Michigan are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts General Hospital | $56,922 | $27.37 |
| 2 | STG International | $50,982 | $24.51 |
| 3 | University of California-Berkeley | $49,176 | $23.64 |
| 4 | City of Roseville Michigan | $48,939 | $23.53 |
| 5 | City and County of Denver Government | $48,432 | $23.28 |
| 6 | Delta State University | $48,302 | $23.22 |
| 7 | PSEA | $45,832 | $22.03 |
| 8 | University of California | $44,967 | $21.62 |
| 9 | City of Lakewood | $44,597 | $21.44 |
| 10 | Lexington Medical Center | $41,812 | $20.10 |
| 11 | City of Boise | $41,784 | $20.09 |
| 12 | Retail | $41,215 | $19.81 |
| 13 | Oregon Health & Science University | $40,779 | $19.61 |
| 14 | Educational Alliance | $40,372 | $19.41 |
| 15 | City of Portland | $40,223 | $19.34 |
| 16 | EXOS | $39,842 | $19.15 |
| 17 | Apollo Professional Solutions | $39,644 | $19.06 |
| 18 | Hyatt Hotels | $39,585 | $19.03 |
| 19 | City of Aurora | $39,315 | $18.90 |
| 20 | City of Durham | $39,303 | $18.90 |
Wage gap by gender, race and education
Fitness Instructor salary by industry
The average fitness instructor salary varies across industries:
- The average fitness instructor salary in the education industry is $37,894, the highest of any industry.
- The average fitness instructor salary in the finance industry is $34,986.
- Fitness instructors in the non profits industry earn an average salary of $31,054, the lowest of any industry.
Highest paying industries for fitness instructors
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Education | $37,894 | $18.22 |
| 2 | Government | $34,986 | $16.82 |
| 3 | Hospitality | $34,554 | $16.61 |
| 4 | Health Care | $34,534 | $16.60 |
| 5 | Non Profits | $31,054 | $14.93 |
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Fitness Instructor salary trends
The average fitness instructor salary has risen by $8,306 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average fitness instructor earned $27,189 annually, but today, they earn $35,495 a year. That works out to a 6% change in pay for fitness instructors over the last decade.
Compare fitness instructor salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average fitness instructor salary over time
Compare fitness instructor salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Fitness Instructor salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $35,500 | $17.07 | +0.3% |
| 2024 | $35,400 | $17.01 | +1.4% |
| 2023 | $34,900 | $16.77 | +1.5% |
| 2022 | $34,400 | $16.52 | +2.7% |
| 2021 | $33,400 | $16.08 | +5.2% |
Recently added fitness instructor salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YMCA of Rock River Valley | Aqua Fitness Instructor | Rockford, IL | 12/17/2024 | $31,305 |
| Paul Derda Recreation Center | Fitness Instructor | Broomfield, CO | 12/17/2024 | $46,331 |
| Marriott Vacations Worldwide | Fitness Instructor I | Welcome, SC | 12/16/2024 | $49,566 |
| Live 2 B Healthy | Senior Fitness Instructor | Shakopee, MN | 12/16/2024 | $62,610 |
| Uppingham School Enterprises Limited | Fitness Instructor | Rutland, VT | 12/16/2024 | $18,212 |
| Gold's Gym | Stength Fitness Instructor | Greensboro, NC | 12/15/2024 | $41,740 |
| Mission-West Valley Land Corporation | Noncredit Older Adults--Physical Fitness Instructor (Pool) | Campbell, CA | 12/15/2024 | $49,337 |
| Provo City | Fitness Instructor | Provo, UT | 12/15/2024 | $31,305 |
| City of Loveland | Instructor I-IV Chilson Fitness | Loveland, CO | 12/15/2024 | $30,908 |
| Pure Barre, LLC | Fitness Instructor | Owensboro, KY | 12/15/2024 | $41,740 |
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