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Yoga instructor salary

Average yoga instructor salary

$45,673

$21.96 hourly rate

Entry-level yoga instructor salary
$33,000 yearly salary
Updated January 8, 2025

Yoga Instructor Salary Overview

The average salary for a Yoga Instructor in the United States is approximately $45,673 annually, or about $22 per hour. Factors such as geographical location, years of experience, and the type of institution can greatly impact earnings. For instance, instructors in states like California and New York often earn higher wages due to the cost of living and demand for wellness services.

Salary Breakdown by State

In states with a high concentration of yoga studios and wellness centers, salaries can vary significantly. For example:

  • California: Highest average salary, reflecting the prevalence of yoga culture.
  • New York: Competitive salaries due to high demand in urban centers.
  • Texas: Emerging market with increasing opportunities in health and wellness.

Expanding your qualifications through specialized certifications can also enhance your earning potential. Instructors focusing on niche areas such as prenatal yoga or therapeutic practices may command higher rates. Additionally, many instructors supplement their income through workshops, private classes, and retreats, providing multiple avenues for financial growth.

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UMiami Health System$60,915
UNC Health Care$47,736

Yoga instructor salary estimates from across the web

Based on the latest salary information compiled by Zippia, Salary.com, Glassdoor, Ziprecruiter and Comparably, the average salary for a yoga instructor typically falls between $45,673 and $70,206.
zippia
$45,673yearly
glassdoor[1]
$64,811yearly
comparably[2]
$51,306yearly
Salary.com[3]
$52,321yearly
ZipRecruiter[4]
$70,206yearly

Average yoga instructor salary by state

The average yoga instructor salary in California, Vermont, and Connecticut are the highest in the U.S. The lowest average yoga instructor salary states are Georgia, Arkansas, and Idaho.

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Highest paying states for yoga instructors

RankStateAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Nevada$51,124$24.58
2California$57,830$27.80
3Vermont$54,983$26.43
4North Dakota$51,650$24.83
5Alaska$52,048$25.02
6Oregon$49,952$24.02
7Wyoming$46,423$22.32
8New Hampshire$53,535$25.74
9Maryland$51,235$24.63
10Michigan$45,966$22.10
11Connecticut$53,541$25.74
12West Virginia$45,957$22.09
13Massachusetts$50,848$24.45
14Maine$49,404$23.75
15Illinois$48,885$23.50
16Texas$45,937$22.09
17Mississippi$44,738$21.51
18New Mexico$45,693$21.97
19Utah$45,515$21.88
20Kentucky$44,900$21.59
21Minnesota$47,158$22.67
22Washington$47,829$22.99
23Colorado$44,552$21.42
24Oklahoma$46,384$22.30
25New Jersey$46,182$22.20
26Rhode Island$46,203$22.21
27Florida$44,793$21.54
28Hawaii$47,300$22.74
29Delaware$44,510$21.40
30Arizona$44,087$21.20
31District of Columbia$48,853$23.49
32Nebraska$43,733$21.03
33Pennsylvania$42,418$20.39
34Montana$39,735$19.10
35Louisiana$40,152$19.30
36Virginia$38,506$18.51
37Georgia$35,192$16.92
38Wisconsin$40,105$19.28
39Alabama$39,964$19.21
40New York$40,127$19.29
41Kansas$40,797$19.61
42North Carolina$35,792$17.21
43South Dakota$38,637$18.58
44Indiana$40,554$19.50
45South Carolina$27,263$13.11
46Iowa$31,007$14.91
47Tennessee$35,313$16.98
48Missouri$35,598$17.11
49Arkansas$35,042$16.85
50Idaho$34,149$16.42
51Ohio$27,950$13.44

Highest paying cities for yoga instructors

The highest-paying cities for yoga instructors are Santa Rosa, CA, Stamford, CT, and Boston, MA.

RankCityAvg. salaryHourly rate
1Santa Rosa, CA$58,223$27.99
2Stamford, CT$53,376$25.66
3Boston, MA$50,929$24.49
4Chicago, IL$48,938$23.53
5Seattle, WA$47,978$23.07
6Eagan, MN$47,088$22.64
7Oklahoma City, OK$46,514$22.36
8Fort Lee, NJ$46,395$22.31
9Austin, TX$46,266$22.24
10Provo, UT$45,563$21.91
11Miami, FL$45,258$21.76
12Aurora, CO$44,471$21.38
13Tempe, AZ$44,082$21.19
14Philadelphia, PA$42,568$20.47
15De Pere, WI$40,675$19.56
16Huntington, NY$40,349$19.40
17Indianapolis, IN$40,319$19.38
18Mooresville, NC$35,658$17.14
19Atlanta, GA$35,158$16.90
20Canton, OH$28,381$13.64

Yoga instructor salary details

A yoga instructor's salary ranges from $33,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $63,000 at the 90th percentile.

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Average yoga instructor salary graph, trends, and summary

What is a yoga instructor's salary?

PercentileAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rate
90th Percentile$63,000$5,250$30
75th Percentile$54,000$4,500$26
Average$45,673$3,806$22
25th Percentile$38,000$3,167$18
10th Percentile$33,000$2,750$16

Highest paying yoga instructor jobs

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

Job titleAnnual salaryMonthly salaryHourly rateJob openings
Life Skills Trainer$30,822$2,569$14.8239,666
Fitness Trainer$28,702$2,392$13.8023,881
Skills Trainer$32,779$2,732$15.7621,389
Fitness Coach$38,462$3,205$18.4922,156
Strength And Conditioning Internship$47,497$3,958$22.8450,805
Certified Personal Trainer$32,039$2,670$15.4065,615

Which companies pay yoga instructors the most?

Yoga instructor salaries at UMiami Health System and Temple University are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average yoga instructor salary at companies like Methodist Health System and Valley View Hospital are highly competitive.

RankCompanyAverage salaryHourly rate
1UMiami Health System$60,915$29.29
2Temple University$60,514$29.09
3Methodist Health System$57,793$27.79
4Valley View Hospital$57,568$27.68
5Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center$57,471$27.63
6UPMC$56,641$27.23
7Cleveland Clinic$55,464$26.67
8HEI Hotels & Resorts$55,201$26.54
9Kohler Co.$54,880$26.38
10Avera Health$54,135$26.03
11Salem State University$52,787$25.38
12Universal Health Services$51,545$24.78
13Brooklyn Boulders$51,212$24.62
14Trustmark Insurance Co$50,638$24.35
15Tidelands Health$49,848$23.97
16Town of Leesburg, VA$48,464$23.30
17WTS International$48,168$23.16
18Calyx Brands$47,968$23.06
19Ymca Of Central Stark County (ohio)$47,912$23.03
20UNC Health Care$47,736$22.95

Wage gap by gender, race and education

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Yoga Instructor salary by industry

The average yoga instructor salary varies across industries:

  • The average yoga instructor salary in the education industry is $49,905, the highest of any industry.
  • The average yoga instructor salary in the finance industry is $47,416.
  • Yoga instructors in the health care industry earn an average salary of $44,914, the lowest of any industry.

Highest paying industries for yoga instructors

RankIndustryAverage salaryHourly rate
1Education$49,905$23.99
2Hospitality$47,416$22.80
3Non Profits$45,542$21.90
4Health Care$44,914$21.59

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Yoga instructor salary trends

The average yoga instructor salary has risen by $10,688 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average yoga instructor earned $34,985 annually, but today, they earn $45,673 a year. That works out to a 6% change in pay for yoga instructors over the last decade.

Compare yoga instructor salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.

Average yoga instructor salary over time

Compare yoga instructor salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.

Yoga instructor salary by year

YearAvg. salaryHourly rate% Change
2025$45,700$21.96+0.3%
2024$45,500$21.89+1.4%
2023$44,900$21.58+1.5%
2022$44,200$21.25+2.7%
2021$43,000$20.68+5.2%

Recently added yoga instructor salaries

CompanyJobLocationDate addedSalary
Massage EnvyYoga Instructor/Personal TrainerWebster, NY06/29/2025$41,740
LulafitYoga Instructor (Contractor)Boston, MA06/26/2025$135,655
Delaware North CompaniesYoga Instructor, Tenaya Lodge at YosemiteFish Camp, CA06/25/2025$37,566
YMCA of Greater BrandywineYoga InstructorCoatesville, PA06/25/2025$42,575
City of FlorissantContract-Yoga InstructorFlorissant, MO06/20/2025$73,045
EXOSYoga InstructorLos Angeles, CA06/19/2025$41,740
EXOSYoga InstructorMinnetonka, MN06/19/2025$41,740
Active WellnessYoga InstructorIrvine, CA06/17/2025$93,915
HealthfitnessYoga InstructorRavena, NY06/14/2025$52,175
Ymca of The North ShoreAerial Yoga Instructor-Beverly YmcaBeverly, MA06/13/2025$56,349

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