Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$75,890
↑ 31.2% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 31.2% since 2011 ($57,840 → $75,890)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $75,890
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 3.0% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -11%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $75,890 | +0.2% |
| 2023 | $75,770 | +4.3% |
| 2022 | $72,650 | +0.3% |
| 2021 | $72,440 | +9.3% |
| 2020 | $66,290 | +3.0% |
| 2019 | $64,380 | +2.8% |
| 2018 | $62,620 | +4.1% |
| 2017 | $60,150 | +1.6% |
| 2016 | $59,180 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | $59,280 | +1.7% |
| 2014 | $58,280 | +1.0% |
| 2013 | $57,690 | -0.4% |
| 2012 | $57,920 | +0.1% |
| 2011 | $57,840 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.