Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary Salary
The median recreation and fitness studies teachers, postsecondary salary in the United States is $77,270 per year. Salaries range from $44,900 at the entry level to $134,890+ for the top 10% of earners. There are 12,630 recreation and fitness studies teachers, postsecondary jobs nationwide. Employment is projected to grow 2.4% through 2034.
Last updated: June 2026 · Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Median Salary
$77,270
per year
Employment
12,630
jobs in the U.S.
Salary Distribution
10th percentile
$44,900
25th percentile
$59,990
Median
$77,270
75th percentile
$101,450
90th percentile
$134,890
Job Growth (2024-2034)
+2.4%
As fast as average
Annual Openings
1,100
jobs/year (growth + replacements)
Education Required
Doctoral or professional degree
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary Salary by State
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$58K$128K■ No data
Top Paying States
California
$128K
+65%
Maryland
$98K
+26%
Massachusetts
$88K
+14%
Michigan
$84K
+8%
Wyoming
$83K
+8%
Pennsylvania
$83K
+8%
Wisconsin
$81K
+4%
Minnesota
$80K
+4%
New York
$80K
+4%
Connecticut
$79K
+2%
Vertical line = national median. Click a state for full details.
| State | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| California | $127,780 | +65.4% |
| Maryland | $97,640 | +26.4% |
| Massachusetts | $87,960 | +13.8% |
| Michigan | $83,690 | +8.3% |
| Wyoming | $83,260 | +7.8% |
| Pennsylvania | $83,150 | +7.6% |
| Wisconsin | $80,500 | +4.2% |
| Minnesota | $80,410 | +4.1% |
| New York | $80,190 | +3.8% |
| Connecticut | $79,200 | +2.5% |
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Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $159,690 | +106.7% |
| Fresno, CA | $137,850 | +78.4% |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $134,190 | +73.7% |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $131,850 | +70.6% |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $130,420 | +68.8% |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $106,660 | +38.0% |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $101,550 | +31.4% |
| Columbia, SC | $99,340 | +28.6% |
| Knoxville, TN | $98,230 | +27.1% |
| Providence-Warwick, RI-MA | $92,910 | +20.2% |
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Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Data reflects the most recent annual survey.
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