Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for recreation and fitness studies teachers, postsecondary in the U.S. is $77,270, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $77,270
- Mean annual wage
- $86,620
- Median hourly wage
- —
- Employment
- 12,630
12,630 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $44,900 | — |
| 25th percentile | $59,990 | — |
| Median (50th) | $77,270 | — |
| 75th percentile | $101,450 | — |
| 90th percentile | $134,890 | — |
Highest-paying states for recreation and fitness studies teachers, postsecondary
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| California | $127,780 | 1,950 |
| Maryland | $97,640 | 90 |
| Massachusetts | $87,960 | 290 |
| Michigan | $83,690 | 320 |
| Wyoming | $83,260 | 30 |
| Pennsylvania | $83,150 | 640 |
| Wisconsin | $80,500 | 40 |
| Minnesota | $80,410 | 260 |
| New York | $80,190 | 670 |
| Connecticut | $79,200 | 190 |
Lowest-paying states
- Alaska: $58,330 median annual wage
- Idaho: $58,720 median annual wage
- Kansas: $59,730 median annual wage
- Mississippi: $60,560 median annual wage
- South Dakota: $62,280 median annual wage
About this occupation
Teach courses pertaining to recreation, leisure, and fitness studies, including exercise physiology and facilities management. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Typical tasks
- Maintain student attendance records, grades, and other required records.
- Provide professional consulting services to government or industry.
- Initiate, facilitate, and moderate classroom discussions.
- Select and obtain materials and supplies, such as textbooks.
- Serve on academic or administrative committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues.
- Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, or electronic media.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Doctoral or professional degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 0.6% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 1.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 2.0% |
| Associate's degree | 1.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 15.1% |
| Master's degree | 30.6% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 48.5% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Related occupations
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$36,780
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$63,970
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$72,040
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$64,370
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$41,670
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$38,140
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$46,800
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$65,120
About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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