Swim Instructor Salary
Updated February 6, 2023
Average Swim Instructor Salary
$12.41hourly
$25,815 yearly
Entry level Salary
$18,000 yearlyHow much does a Swim Instructor make?
Swim instructors make $25,815 per year on average, or $12.41 per hour, in the United States. Swim instructors on the lower end of that spectrum, the bottom 10% to be exact, make roughly $18,000 a year, while the top 10% makes $35,000.
Location impacts how much a swim instructor can expect to make. Swim instructors make the most in Maine, Massachusetts, Washington, California, and Vermont.
Highest Paying States For Swim Instructors
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Average Salary:
Swim Instructor average salary by State
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $33,819 | $16.26 | 1,677 |
| 2 | New York | $33,214 | $15.97 | 644 |
| 3 | Vermont | $33,466 | $16.09 | 30 |
| 4 | Oregon | $29,656 | $14.26 | 279 |
| 5 | North Dakota | $31,040 | $14.92 | 38 |
| 6 | Massachusetts | $35,076 | $16.86 | 318 |
| 7 | Maine | $35,889 | $17.25 | 41 |
| 8 | New Jersey | $29,917 | $14.38 | 472 |
| 9 | Washington | $33,982 | $16.34 | 236 |
| 10 | New Hampshire | $32,514 | $15.63 | 60 |
| 11 | Connecticut | $32,626 | $15.69 | 97 |
| 12 | Colorado | $26,200 | $12.60 | 501 |
| 13 | Rhode Island | $29,047 | $13.96 | 46 |
| 14 | Maryland | $28,871 | $13.88 | 285 |
| 15 | Michigan | $25,041 | $12.04 | 424 |
| 16 | Idaho | $29,628 | $14.24 | 51 |
| 17 | Wyoming | $24,065 | $11.57 | 48 |
| 18 | West Virginia | $26,497 | $12.74 | 56 |
| 19 | Kentucky | $25,774 | $12.39 | 148 |
| 20 | Nevada | $24,694 | $11.87 | 135 |
| 21 | Minnesota | $26,746 | $12.86 | 255 |
| 22 | Delaware | $25,291 | $12.16 | 67 |
| 23 | Georgia | $24,179 | $11.62 | 672 |
| 24 | Pennsylvania | $24,916 | $11.98 | 434 |
| 25 | Wisconsin | $25,037 | $12.04 | 187 |
| 26 | New Mexico | $24,248 | $11.66 | 81 |
| 27 | Arizona | $24,599 | $11.83 | 225 |
| 28 | Hawaii | $26,460 | $12.72 | 58 |
| 29 | Virginia | $24,122 | $11.60 | 604 |
| 30 | Florida | $24,142 | $11.61 | 714 |
| 31 | North Carolina | $22,423 | $10.78 | 663 |
| 32 | Utah | $23,677 | $11.38 | 133 |
| 33 | Mississippi | $23,004 | $11.06 | 90 |
| 34 | Montana | $22,970 | $11.04 | 79 |
| 35 | Alaska | $23,624 | $11.36 | 51 |
| 36 | South Carolina | $22,149 | $10.65 | 381 |
| 37 | South Dakota | $22,872 | $11.00 | 38 |
| 38 | Arkansas | $23,628 | $11.36 | 36 |
| 39 | Nebraska | $23,309 | $11.21 | 76 |
| 40 | Illinois | $23,622 | $11.36 | 448 |
| 41 | Louisiana | $22,391 | $10.76 | 133 |
| 42 | District of Columbia | $25,162 | $12.10 | 28 |
| 43 | Tennessee | $21,573 | $10.37 | 236 |
| 44 | Texas | $20,976 | $10.08 | 864 |
| 45 | Missouri | $22,789 | $10.96 | 159 |
| 46 | Alabama | $21,884 | $10.52 | 145 |
| 47 | Kansas | $21,928 | $10.54 | 102 |
| 48 | Iowa | $19,876 | $9.56 | 163 |
| 49 | Ohio | $19,449 | $9.35 | 383 |
| 50 | Oklahoma | $19,992 | $9.61 | 92 |
| 51 | Indiana | $18,299 | $8.80 | 125 |
Highest Paying Cities For Swim Instructors
| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boston, MA | $35,200 | $16.92 | 1 |
| 2 | South San Francisco, CA | $35,029 | $16.84 | 2 |
| 3 | Seattle, WA | $34,119 | $16.40 | 5 |
| 4 | Rochester, NY | $33,614 | $16.16 | 2 |
| 5 | Dover, NH | $32,658 | $15.70 | 1 |
| 6 | Towson, MD | $29,071 | $13.98 | 2 |
| 7 | Saint Paul, MN | $26,715 | $12.84 | 4 |
| 8 | Loveland, CO | $26,196 | $12.59 | 1 |
| 9 | Detroit, MI | $25,101 | $12.07 | 1 |
| 10 | Sun Prairie, WI | $24,882 | $11.96 | 1 |
| 11 | Canton, GA | $24,217 | $11.64 | 2 |
| 12 | Tampa, FL | $24,152 | $11.61 | 8 |
| 13 | Richmond, VA | $24,046 | $11.56 | 2 |
| 14 | Chicago, IL | $23,715 | $11.40 | 2 |
| 15 | Charlotte, NC | $22,324 | $10.73 | 1 |
Here Are The Five Most In Demand Cities Right Now:
Swim Instructors Salary Details
What is a Swim Instructor's Salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $35,000 | $2,917 | $17 |
| 75th Percentile | $30,000 | $2,500 | $14 |
| Average | $25,815 | $2,151 | $12 |
| 25th Percentile | $21,000 | $1,750 | $10 |
| 10th Percentile | $18,000 | $1,500 | $9 |
Highest Paying Types of Swim Instructors
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Lifeguard | $29,909 | $2,492 | $14.38 | 3,316 |
| Swim Coach | $33,923 | $2,827 | $16.31 | 15,871 |
| Lifeguard/Swim Instructor | $27,743 | $2,312 | $13.34 | 27,819 |
| Instructor | $53,426 | $4,452 | $25.69 | 39,273 |
Here are the five companies hiring the most now:
Which Companies Pay Swim Instructors The Most?
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts General Hospital | $45,286 | $21.77 | 4 |
| 2 | Robbinsdale Area Schools | $33,615 | $16.16 | |
| 3 | PSEA | $33,230 | $15.98 | 116 |
| 4 | Hyatt Hotels | $32,290 | $15.52 | 4 |
| 5 | Cuesta College | $32,080 | $15.42 | 14 |
| 6 | Esf, Inc. | $32,073 | $15.42 | 66 |
| 7 | Trustmark Insurance Co | $31,951 | $15.36 | 49 |
| 8 | Health First | $30,491 | $14.66 | 4 |
| 9 | West Tennessee Healthcare | $30,431 | $14.63 | 2 |
| 10 | Jewish Senior Life | $30,392 | $14.61 | 1 |
| 11 | Swedish Hospital | $30,368 | $14.60 | 3 |
| 12 | University of Pennsylvania | $30,326 | $14.58 | 48 |
| 13 | City of Georgetown | $30,285 | $14.56 | 1 |
| 14 | Active Wellness | $29,876 | $14.36 | 15 |
| 15 | Dwight School | $29,852 | $14.35 | 2 |
| 16 | TriHealth | $29,639 | $14.25 | 6 |
| 17 | Main Street Wooster | $29,435 | $14.15 | |
| 18 | Hamilton Health Care System | $29,388 | $14.13 | |
| 19 | CHRISTUS Health | $29,318 | $14.10 | 4 |
| 20 | Vidant Health | $29,123 | $14.00 | 1 |
How Much Do Swim Instructors Make In Different Industries?
Here are some examples of how much a swim instructor salaries can based on different industries:
The education industry pays swim instructors an average salary of $28,059
The hospitality industry pay $25,890
The lowest paying industry for swim instructors is the non profits industry. Swim instructors in this industry earn an average salary of $23,864
Highest Paying Industries For Swim Instructors
| Rank | Industry | Average Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Education | $28,059 | $13.49 |
| 2 | Hospitality | $25,890 | $12.45 |
| 3 | Government | $25,693 | $12.35 |
| 4 | Health Care | $25,016 | $12.03 |
| 5 | Non Profits | $23,864 | $11.47 |
High Paying Swim Instructor Jobs
Swim Instructor Pay Trends
Average Swim Instructor Salary Over Time
Compare salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Swim Instructor Salary By Year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $25,800 | $12.41 | +6.4% |
| 2022 | $24,200 | $11.62 | +4.3% |
| 2021 | $23,100 | $11.12 | +5.0% |
| 2020 | $22,000 | $10.56 | +4.7% |
| 2019 | $20,900 | $10.06 | +3.9% |
Recently Added Swim Instructor Salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livunltd | Swim Instructor | New York, NY | 11/30/2022 | $31,305 |
| Goldfish Swim School-Centereach | Swim Instructor-Paid Training | Centereach, NY | 11/29/2022 | $35,479 |
| Gold's Gym International, Inc. | Youth Fitness Swimming Instructor | Idaho Falls, ID | 11/28/2022 | $16,696 |
| British Swim School Hudson Waterfront | Work With Kids As A Swim Instructor | Newark, NJ | 11/27/2022 | $34,436 |
| Goldfish Swim School-Rockville | Swim Instructor Paid Training | Rockville, MD | 11/27/2022 | $37,566 |
| Wolfies Swim School | Year-Round Swim Instructor | Bellaire, TX | 11/27/2022 | $27,131 |
| Careerbuilder-Us | Swim Instructor | Winchester, MA | 11/26/2022 | $37,566 |
| Goldfish Swim School-Fox Chapel | Swim Instructor | Pittsburgh, PA | 11/26/2022 | $31,305 |
| Goldfish Swim School/Lenexa | Swim Instructor | Lenexa, KS | 11/25/2022 | $29,218 |
| Goldfish Swim School-Ann Arbor | Swim Instructor-and | Ann Arbor, MI | 11/25/2022 | $29,218 |
Swim Instructor Salaries FAQs
What State Pays Swim Instructors The Most?
Maine pays Swim Instructors the most in the United States, with an average salary of $35,889 per year, or $17.25 per hour.
How Do I Know If I'm Being Paid Fairly As A Swim Instructor?
You know if you are being paid fairly as a Swim Instructor if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in Massachusetts you should be paid close to $35,076 per year.
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