Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary Salary (2025)
Based on 12,630 employed workers · BLS OEWS May 2025
Salary Percentile Breakdown
| Percentile | Annual |
|---|---|
10th Percentile Bottom 10% | $44,900 |
25th Percentile Lower quarter | $59,990 |
50th PercentileMedian Median | $77,270 |
75th Percentile Upper quarter | $101,450 |
90th Percentile Top 10% | $134,890 |
Salary Distribution
Annual Salary Range
10th
$45K
25th
$60K
Median
$77K
75th
$101K
90th
$135K
Highest Paying States for Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
States with highest average wages · BLS May 2025
| State | Annual Mean |
|---|---|
| California | $125,840 |
| Michigan | $109,870 |
| Maryland | $105,220 |
| Massachusetts | $94,740 |
| New York | $90,190 |
| Pennsylvania | $89,050 |
| South Carolina | $88,820 |
| Minnesota | $84,480 |
| Illinois | $82,710 |
| Iowa | $81,630 |
Geographic Salary Variation
Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary salaries vary significantly across the United States. The highest paying state is California at an average of $125,840 per year, while Iowa has an average of $81,630 — a difference of $44,210. These geographic differences reflect variations in cost of living, demand, and local labor market conditions.
Highest Paying Metro Areas
Top cities by average annual wage
About Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 12,630 workers were employed as Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondarys in the United States as of May 2025. This occupation is classified under Educational Instruction and Library Occupations. The annual mean wage of $86,620 reflects data from employer surveys conducted by BLS.
Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 · SOC Code: 25-1193