How much does a recreation and fitness studies teacher make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $37.15 an hour or $6,439 a month.
- Hourly
- $37.15
- Average (mean)
- $86,620
- Jobs
- 12,630
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,900 | $21.59 | |
| 25th | $59,990 | $28.84 | |
| Median | $77,270 | $37.15 | |
| 75th | $101,500 | $48.77 | |
| 90th | $134,900 | $64.85 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| California | $127,800 |
| Maryland | $97,640 |
| Massachusetts | $87,960 |
| Michigan | $83,690 |
| Wyoming | $83,260 |
| Pennsylvania | $83,150 |
| Wisconsin | $80,500 |
| Minnesota | $80,410 |
| New York | $80,190 |
| Connecticut | $79,200 |
| New Mexico | $79,090 |
| South Carolina | $78,800 |
| Texas | $76,480 |
| Utah | $76,350 |
| Florida | $76,100 |
| Iowa | $75,130 |
| Washington | $74,850 |
| North Carolina | $73,860 |
| Tennessee | $73,280 |
| Missouri | $73,180 |
| Alabama | $72,680 |
| Arizona | $71,230 |
| Ohio | $70,260 |
| Maine | $67,670 |
| Illinois | $67,180 |
| Indiana | $67,060 |
| West Virginia | $66,440 |
| Georgia | $66,410 |
| Louisiana | $65,940 |
| New Jersey | $65,900 |
| Colorado | $65,730 |
| Virginia | $65,320 |
| Kentucky | $64,890 |
| Oklahoma | $63,590 |
| Oregon | $63,090 |
| Arkansas | $63,020 |
| South Dakota | $62,280 |
| Mississippi | $60,560 |
| Kansas | $59,730 |
| Idaho | $58,720 |
| Alaska | $58,330 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Riverside, CA | $159,700 |
| Fresno, CA | $137,900 |
| San Francisco, CA | $134,200 |
| Sacramento, CA | $131,900 |
| San Diego, CA | $130,400 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $106,700 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $101,600 |
| Columbia, SC | $99,340 |
| Knoxville, TN | $98,230 |
| Providence, RI | $92,910 |
| Ithaca, NY | $84,820 |
| New Haven, CT | $84,190 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $83,600 |
| Boston, MA | $83,410 |
| Washington, DC | $82,780 |
In other countries
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teacher belongs to the international group "University and higher education teachers".
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- Philosophy and Religion Teacher$80,260
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a recreation and fitness studies teacher make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $37.15 ($77,270 a year).
How much does a recreation and fitness studies teacher make a month?
About $6,439 a month before tax, based on a median of $77,270 a year.
How much does a recreation and fitness studies teacher make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,900 or less a year ($21.59 an hour); the top 10% make $134,900 or more.
Which state pays recreation and fitness studies teachers the most?
California, with a median of $127,800 a year, followed by Maryland ($97,640) and Massachusetts ($87,960).
Which city pays recreation and fitness studies teachers the most?
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA, with a median of $159,700 a year.
How many recreation and fitness studies teachers are there in the United States?
About 12,630 people work as recreation and fitness studies teachers.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.