How much does a gym worker make in the United States?
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is $2,781 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- $2,412
- Compared with the median pay in the United States
- 0.6 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where the United States ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $57,800 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $57,520 |
| 3. Denmark estimate | $43,180 |
| 9. Australia | $33,770 |
| 10. United States | $33,370 |
| 11. Canada | $32,750 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $113 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Courier$37,880
- Odd job persons$49,010
- Meter reader$47,750
- Water and firewood collectors$40,240
- Waste collector$49,690
- Sorter$49,690
- Street sweeper$46,860
By state
Median gross salary a year.
| Washington | $39,870 |
| Alaska | $38,180 |
| Hawaii | $37,870 |
| California | $37,710 |
| District of Columbia | $37,640 |
| New York | $36,730 |
| Colorado | $36,610 |
| Maryland | $36,210 |
| Oregon | $35,930 |
| Vermont | $35,580 |
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| Massachusetts | $35,310 |
| Maine | $35,210 |
| New Jersey | $34,870 |
| Connecticut | $34,790 |
| Illinois | $34,360 |
| Arizona | $33,580 |
| Rhode Island | $33,180 |
| New Hampshire | $32,430 |
| Minnesota | $31,780 |
| Delaware | $31,540 |
| Missouri | $30,540 |
| Idaho | $30,490 |
| Virginia | $30,360 |
| Florida | $30,290 |
| Nebraska | $30,200 |
| Nevada | $30,190 |
| South Dakota | $30,140 |
| Montana | $30,010 |
| Wisconsin | $29,960 |
| Michigan | $29,830 |
| Tennessee | $29,640 |
| Wyoming | $29,350 |
| New Mexico | $29,180 |
| Pennsylvania | $29,020 |
| North Dakota | $28,750 |
| Indiana | $28,290 |
| Utah | $28,230 |
| North Carolina | $28,120 |
| Kentucky | $28,100 |
| Ohio | $27,860 |
| Georgia | $27,810 |
| Texas | $27,720 |
| South Carolina | $27,560 |
| Iowa | $27,430 |
| Arkansas | $27,310 |
| Kansas | $26,540 |
| West Virginia | $25,420 |
| Oklahoma | $24,170 |
| Alabama | $24,070 |
| Louisiana | $23,890 |
| Mississippi | $23,180 |
Jobs in this group in the United States
Official name of each one and its median salary a year.
| Amusement and Recreation Attendant | $32,150 |
| Parking Attendant | $35,150 |
| Usher | $32,910 |
| Locker Room | $36,300 |
| Motion Picture Projectionist | $38,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a gym worker make a month in the United States?
The median gross salary is $2,781 a month, $33,370 a year.
How much does a gym worker make starting out and with experience?
The lowest-paid 10%, usually people starting out, make around $24,160 a year; the top 10%, with experience or senior roles, make more than $43,610.
Which country pays a gym worker the most?
Germany, with a median of $40,870 a year before tax, according to our data.
Which state pays a gym worker the most?
Washington, with a median of $39,870 a year.
Does a gym worker make more in the United States or in Germany?
In Germany: $40,870 a year against $33,370 in the United States, 1.2 times more.
Who makes more, a gym worker or a courier?
A courier: $37,880 a year against $33,370 for a gym worker, 1.1 times more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS survey, 2025. How we calculate