Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers Salary by State
Also called: Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
The national median pay for recreation and fitness studies teachers is $77,270 a year. By state, it ranges from $58,330 in Alaska to $127,780 in California.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $44,900
- 25th percentile
- $59,990
- Median
- $77,270
- 75th percentile
- $101,450
- Top 10%
- $134,890
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 12,630 jobs.
Median pay in 41 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $127,780 | +65% | $59,970 | $210,140 | 1,950 |
| 2 | Maryland | $97,640 | +26% | $58,690 | $167,340 | 90 |
| 3 | Massachusetts | $87,960 | +14% | $62,270 | $140,280 | 290 |
| 4 | Michigan | $83,690 | +8% | $50,680 | $173,460 | 320 |
| 5 | Wyoming | $83,260 | +8% | $59,340 | $98,480 | 30 |
| 6 | Pennsylvania | $83,150 | +8% | $50,680 | $125,260 | 640 |
| 7 | Wisconsin | $80,500 | +4% | $62,640 | $92,460 | 40 |
| 8 | Minnesota | $80,410 | +4% | $50,390 | $125,420 | 260 |
| 9 | New York | $80,190 | +4% | $40,100 | $158,460 | 670 |
| 10 | Connecticut | $79,200 | +2% | $47,540 | $106,260 | 190 |
| 11 | New Mexico | $79,090 | +2% | $55,430 | $96,220 | 40 |
| 12 | South Carolina | $78,800 | +2% | $50,290 | $128,760 | 280 |
| 13 | Texas | $76,480 | −1% | $38,200 | $123,750 | 1,460 |
| 14 | Utah | $76,350 | −1% | $49,030 | $103,790 | 110 |
| 15 | Florida | $76,100 | −2% | $46,140 | $125,260 | 140 |
| 16 | Iowa | $75,130 | −3% | $33,780 | $134,640 | 100 |
| 17 | Washington | $74,850 | −3% | $58,370 | $103,710 | 240 |
| 18 | North Carolina | $73,860 | −4% | $49,830 | $103,680 | 730 |
| 19 | Tennessee | $73,280 | −5% | $50,790 | $99,940 | 220 |
| 20 | Missouri | $73,180 | −5% | $49,030 | $102,760 | 200 |
| 21 | Alabama | $72,680 | −6% | $50,700 | $89,920 | 110 |
| 22 | Arizona | $71,230 | −8% | $48,960 | $133,920 | 90 |
| 23 | Ohio | $70,260 | −9% | $41,490 | $101,460 | 420 |
| 24 | Maine | $67,670 | −12% | $63,630 | $105,550 | 40 |
| 25 | Illinois | $67,180 | −13% | $43,970 | $126,950 | 630 |
| 26 | Indiana | $67,060 | −13% | $39,930 | $104,730 | 410 |
| 27 | West Virginia | $66,440 | −14% | $47,000 | $98,490 | 100 |
| 28 | Georgia | $66,410 | −14% | $40,320 | $106,740 | 160 |
| 29 | Louisiana | $65,940 | −15% | $37,160 | $105,360 | 100 |
| 30 | New Jersey | $65,900 | −15% | $51,170 | $103,630 | 520 |
| 31 | Colorado | $65,730 | −15% | $30,800 | $103,270 | 180 |
| 32 | Virginia | $65,320 | −15% | $49,630 | $104,370 | 310 |
| 33 | Kentucky | $64,890 | −16% | $40,390 | $102,850 | 230 |
| 34 | Oklahoma | $63,590 | −18% | $41,300 | $135,880 | 110 |
| 35 | Oregon | $63,090 | −18% | $35,940 | $130,890 | 480 |
| 36 | Arkansas | $63,020 | −18% | $50,590 | $79,680 | 110 |
| 37 | South Dakota | $62,280 | −19% | $51,630 | $73,820 | 60 |
| 38 | Mississippi | $60,560 | −22% | $30,860 | $95,460 | 190 |
| 39 | Kansas | $59,730 | −23% | $47,240 | $106,990 | 60 |
| 40 | Idaho | $58,720 | −24% | $48,500 | $134,850 | 70 |
| 41 | Alaska | $58,330 | −25% | $46,690 | $91,260 | 60 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers salary questions
Which state pays recreation and fitness studies teachers the most?
California, with a median of $127,780 a year (+65% vs. the national median of $77,270). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays recreation and fitness studies teachers the least?
Alaska, with a median of $58,330 a year (−25% vs. national).
Where do most recreation and fitness studies teachers work?
California has the most jobs, about 1,950, with a median of $127,780.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.