The average salary for a recreation and fitness studies teachers, postsecondary in the United States is $87,340, but the range typically falls between $58,540 and $101,780. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $41.99, with a range between $28.14 and $48.93.
There are approximately 13,270 people employed as a recreation and fitness studies teachers, postsecondary in the United States. With California, Texas, North Carolina employing the highest number of recreation and fitness studies teachers, postsecondary.The state with the best pay for a recreation and fitness studies teachers, postsecondary is Oregon, with an average annual salary of $120,220, while Virginia has the lowest average annual salary of $68,250.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $44,400 | $21.35 |
| 25th Percentile | $58,540 | $28.14 |
| Median | $75,770 | $36.43 |
| 75th Percentile | $101,780 | $48.93 |
| 90th Percentile | $148,610 | $71.45 |
The salary of a recreation and fitness studies teachers, postsecondary can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a recreation and fitness studies teachers, postsecondary in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for recreation and fitness studies teachers, postsecondary are Oregon, California, Arizona, New York, Minnesota while the worst states are Virginia, South Dakota, Kansas, Mississippi, New Mexico.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $50,340 | $76,290 | $110,600 |
| Arizona | $64,030 | $109,370 | $178,540 |
| Arkansas | $48,980 | $69,800 | $90,300 |
| California | $60,860 | $128,010 | $220,670 |
| Colorado | $28,390 | $69,880 | $107,920 |
| Connecticut | $41,300 | $79,230 | $113,070 |
| Florida | $47,310 | $84,230 | $158,890 |
| Georgia | $39,980 | $67,370 | $97,260 |
| Illinois | $47,150 | $83,370 | $123,450 |
| Indiana | $31,770 | $68,760 | $105,170 |
| Iowa | $47,300 | $75,060 | $131,090 |
| Kansas | $45,030 | $70,200 | $102,830 |
| Kentucky | $37,760 | $69,620 | $103,800 |
| Louisiana | $24,640 | $70,950 | $133,980 |
| Maine | $56,580 | $89,160 | $156,310 |
| Maryland | $50,630 | $86,700 | $170,740 |
| Massachusetts | $50,410 | $82,350 | $128,350 |
| Michigan | $48,710 | $101,220 | $163,400 |
| Minnesota | $62,860 | $89,960 | $138,120 |
| Mississippi | $34,250 | $70,570 | $127,330 |
| Missouri | $51,360 | $100,070 | $188,170 |
| Nebraska | $51,110 | $89,760 | $175,710 |
| New Hampshire | $38,010 | $72,720 | $104,260 |
| New Jersey | $48,560 | $90,090 | $138,650 |
| New Mexico | $37,040 | $62,200 | $82,120 |
| New York | $40,050 | $93,580 | $179,660 |
| North Carolina | $48,120 | $70,090 | $99,650 |
| Ohio | $39,690 | $69,150 | $97,530 |
| Oklahoma | $46,890 | $75,180 | $130,900 |
| Oregon | $52,990 | $120,220 | $180,000 |
| Pennsylvania | $40,640 | $79,660 | $118,330 |
| South Carolina | $40,410 | $78,490 | $108,680 |
| South Dakota | $49,630 | $60,040 | $71,190 |
| Tennessee | $49,160 | $71,750 | $98,640 |
| Texas | $39,040 | $80,160 | $121,470 |
| Utah | $23,190 | $72,300 | $107,090 |
| Virginia | $47,510 | $68,250 | $102,810 |
| Washington | $52,910 | $71,570 | $97,280 |
| West Virginia | $36,920 | $72,070 | $105,360 |
| Wisconsin | $51,010 | $69,710 | $83,030 |
Even between cities, the salary of a recreation and fitness studies teachers, postsecondary can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for recreation and fitness studies teachers, postsecondary is Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area, CA with an average salary of $140,210.The city with the lowest average salary for recreation and fitness studies teachers, postsecondary is Central East New York nonmetropolitan area, NY with an average salary of $55,620.
Areas with highest average salaries for recreation and fitness studies teachers, postsecondary
Areas with lowest average salaries for recreation and fitness studies teachers, postsecondary
The number of recreation and fitness studies teachers, postsecondary in the United States has been decreasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of recreation and fitness studies teachers, postsecondary has decreased by -1,460. On average, the number of recreation and fitness studies teachers, postsecondary has been increasing by -2.5% each year. The salary of recreation and fitness studies teachers, postsecondary has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of recreation and fitness studies teachers, postsecondary has increased by $11,910. On average, the salary of recreation and fitness studies teachers, postsecondary has been increasing by 3.9% each year.
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary are part of the education, training, and library occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for recreation and fitness studies teachers, postsecondary compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all education, training, and library occupations jobs here.
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