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Fitness instructor salary in United States, 2026

How much does a Fitness Instructor make in the United States?

Average base salary

$26.95
Average $26.95
Low $14.37
High $50.54

The average salary for a fitness instructor is $26.95 per hour in the United States. 13.9k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated June 28, 2026).

Fitness Instructor job openings in United States

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Group Exercise Instructor I
YMCA3.9out of 5 stars.
Norcross, GA
Part-time
20 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Fitness Instructor in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Saint Mary's College of Califo...
 
$234,000per year
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National Apartment Flooring
 
$202,800per year
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Waukegan Park District
 
$200,000per year
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Logic Staffing
 
$187,200per year
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LoDo Chair Massage
 
$182,000per year
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American Pool Enterprises Inc.
 
$176,800per year
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Highest paying cities for Fitness Instructors near United States

  1. Moraga, CA
    $60.40 per hour
  2. New York, NY
    $49.33 per hour
  3. Dallas, TX
    $34.65 per hour
  4. Austin, TX
    $32.05 per hour
  5. Houston, TX
    $28.14 per hour

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