What are the main factors that influence a Gymnastics Instructor's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

How does experience change A Gymnastics Instructor's salary?

A Gymnastics Instructor's salary grows with experience: starting around $74,805 for beginners, reaching about $76,399 at mid-level, and approach $84,558 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for a Gymnastics Instructor?

Gymnastics Instructor salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Gymnastics Instructor roles are District of Columbia $83,854, California $83,535, Massachusetts $82,422. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Gymnastics Instructor roles make?

Salaries for Gymnastics Instructor level roles vary by specialization: Flight Instructor: $118,237; Gymnastics Coach: $76,510; Preschool Gymnastics Director: $68,054; Instructor: $64,529; Instructor - Nursing: $63,546.

How do different companies affect a Gymnastics Instructor's salary?

Company size, industry, and compensation structure create significant salary variations for Gymnastics Instructor roles. Large, established industry leaders like New York Police Department ($97,099) and State of New York - Metropolitan Transportation Authority ($95,962) offer base salaries 35-40% above the national average. In contrast, smaller firms or startups may offer closer to $75,106.

Gymnastics Instructor Salary in the United States

How much does a Gymnastics Instructor make in the United States?

As of May 01, 2026, the average salary for a Gymnastics Instructor in the United States is $75,735 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $36.

However, a Gymnastics Instructor's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $100,857
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $66,175 to $88,885
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $57,471

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Gymnastics Instructor Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,885	$7,407	$1,709	$43
Average	$75,735	$6,311	$1,456	$36
25th Percentile	$66,175	$5,515	$1,273	$32

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Key Factors That Influence Gymnastics Instructor Salaries

A Gymnastics Instructor's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Gymnastics Instructor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Gymnastics Instructor's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $74,805
Early Career (1-2 years): $75,469
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $76,399
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $81,598
Expert (over 8 years): $84,558

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Gymnastics Instructor	$74,805
Intermediate Level Gymnastics Instructor	$75,469
Senior Level Gymnastics Instructor	$76,399
Specialist Level Gymnastics Instructor	$81,598
Expert Level Gymnastics Instructor	$84,558

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How Do Gymnastics Instructor Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Gymnastics Instructors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $83,854.
California: $83,535.
Massachusetts: $82,422.

District of Columbia $83,854 California $83,535 Massachusetts $82,422 Washington $82,119 New Jersey $82,089 Alaska $81,983 Connecticut $80,938 New York $80,514

Hawaii $79,158 Rhode Island $78,522 Maryland $78,090 Minnesota $77,499 Colorado $77,272 Illinois $77,196 Oregon $76,909 Delaware $76,697

New Hampshire $76,563 Virginia $76,265 Pennsylvania $75,394 Nevada $74,955 North Dakota $74,811 Michigan $74,584 Wisconsin $74,500 Vermont $74,334

Texas $73,872 Maine $73,841 Arizona $73,796 Ohio $73,743 Georgia $73,046 Indiana $72,698 Wyoming $72,630 Utah $72,524

Iowa $72,478 Kansas $72,115 Louisiana $72,009 North Carolina $71,971 Missouri $71,956 Florida $71,660 Montana $71,501 Nebraska $71,350

Kentucky $71,266 South Carolina $70,964 Tennessee $70,774 Idaho $70,698 New Mexico $70,146 Oklahoma $70,024 Alabama $69,578 South Dakota $68,828

Arkansas $68,419 West Virginia $68,199 Mississippi $67,540

Top Paying Cities for Gymnastics Instructors

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

San Jose: $95,524
San Francisco: $94,478
Oakland: $92,487

San Jose, CA $95,524

San Francisco, CA $94,478

Oakland, CA $92,487

New York, NY $87,200

Paramus, NJ $86,140

Queens Village, NY $86,136

Passaic, NJ $86,064

Bergenfield, NJ $86,057

Stamford, CT $85,891

Huntington, NY $85,860

Newark, NJ $85,300

Bridgeport, CT $85,140

Vallejo, CA $84,990

New Brunswick, NJ $84,959

Petaluma, CA $84,914

Middlesex, NJ $84,770

Somerset, NJ $84,717

Santa Cruz, CA $84,618

Boston, MA $84,157

Monterey, CA $83,891

Seattle, WA $83,717

Santa Rosa, CA $83,702

Los Angeles, CA $83,679

Juneau, AK $83,482

Washington, DC $83,399

Orange, CA $83,130

Santa Ana, CA $82,930

Long Beach, CA $82,854

Anaheim, CA $82,839

Anchorage, AK $82,801

Santa Maria, CA $82,574

Everett, WA $82,559

Danbury, CT $82,292

Bremerton, WA $82,187

Tacoma, WA $81,915

New Suffolk, NY $81,913

Sacramento, CA $81,892

Santa Barbara, CA $81,809

Trenton, NJ $81,725

San Diego, CA $81,725

Brockton, MA $81,642

Fairbanks, AK $81,457

Lompoc, CA $81,263

Lowell, MA $81,202

Ventura, CA $81,188

Nashua, NH $81,173

Stockton, CA $81,165

Modesto, CA $80,612

Poughkeepsie, NY $80,446

Olympia, WA $80,302

Kennewick, WA $80,302

New Haven, CT $80,271

Lawrence, MA $79,999

Hartford, CT $79,923

Riverside, CA $79,908

New Bedford, MA $79,832

Richland, WA $79,832

Bakersfield, CA $79,726

San Bernardino, CA $79,696

New Britain, CT $79,688

Atlantic City, NJ $79,688

New London, CT $79,658

Norwich, CT $79,635

Portsmouth, NH $79,620

Boulder, CO $79,459

Portland, OR $79,355

Worcester, MA $79,347

Minneapolis, MN $79,113

Philadelphia, PA $79,007

Honolulu, HI $78,757

Saint Paul, MN $78,720

Vineland, NJ $78,704

Providence, RI $78,484

Chicago, IL $78,264

Bellingham, WA $78,173

Springfield, MA $78,113

Baltimore, MD $78,090

Chico, CA $77,901

Pittsfield, MA $77,696

Manchester, NH $77,552

Spokane, WA $77,219

Denver, CO $77,212

Albany, NY $76,856

Troy, NY $76,825

Nassau, NY $76,744

Schenectady, NY $76,666

Wilmington, DE $76,606

Burlington, VT $76,500

Salem, OR $76,469

Portland, ME $76,235

Yakima, WA $76,159

Rochester, MN $75,924

Reno, NV $75,886

Fresno, CA $75,886

Milwaukee, WI $75,818

Detroit, MI $75,742

Ann Arbor, MI $75,729

Allentown, PA $75,720

Colorado Springs, CO $75,591

Syracuse, NY $75,553

Carson City, NV $75,553

Houston, TX $75,447

Eugene, OR $75,409

Gary, IN $75,318

Springfield, OR $75,258

Bismarck, ND $75,243

Galveston, TX $75,190

Medford, OR $75,076

Fort Collins, CO $75,046

Concord, NH $75,008

Austin, TX $74,985

Mesa, AZ $74,826

Reading, PA $74,818

Phoenix, AZ $74,811

Dallas, TX $74,788

Saint Cloud, MN $74,715

Madison, WI $74,614

Utica, NY $74,409

Rochester, NY $74,288

Des Moines, IA $74,281

Raleigh, NC $74,273

Atlanta, GA $74,160

Battle Creek, MI $74,137

Salt Lake City, UT $74,114

Lancaster, PA $74,000

Harrisburg, PA $73,894

Kansas City, MO $73,819

Champaign, IL $73,804

Kansas City, KS $73,804

Fort Worth, TX $73,796

Columbus, OH $73,783

Boca Raton, FL $73,766

Pittsburgh, PA $73,735

Richmond, VA $73,705

Indianapolis, IN $73,690

Cleveland, OH $73,682

Las Vegas, NV $73,592

Cincinnati, OH $73,592

Petersburg, VA $73,478

Huntsville, AL $73,364

Lansing, MI $73,314

Lebanon, PA $73,304

Pueblo, CO $73,296

Appleton, WI $73,273

Buffalo, NY $73,243

Dayton, OH $73,220

Racine, WI $73,205

Charlotte, NC $73,198

Saint Louis, MO $73,175

York, PA $73,130

Elkhart, IN $73,130

Gastonia, NC $73,115

Billings, MT $73,097

Beaumont, TX $73,077

Lorain, OH $73,061

Benton Harbor, MI $73,046

Toledo, OH $73,031

Binghamton, NY $72,993

Rock Hill, SC $72,986

Rockford, IL $72,948

Springfield, IL $72,917

Elyria, OH $72,910

Fargo, ND $72,910

Flagstaff, AZ $72,857

Fort Lauderdale, FL $72,811

Duluth, MN $72,766

Miami, FL $72,766

Cheyenne, WY $72,713

Grand Forks, ND $72,713

Bangor, ME $72,546

Cedar Rapids, IA $72,463

Durham, NC $72,431

Louisville, KY $72,425

Grand Rapids, MI $72,410

Hialeah, FL $72,402

Casper, WY $72,296

Scranton, PA $72,206

New Orleans, LA $72,183

Virginia Beach, VA $72,175

Akron, OH $72,137

Peoria, IL $72,039

Sarasota, FL $72,024

Nashville, TN $71,971

Omaha, NE $71,971

Green Bay, WI $71,971

Baton Rouge, LA $71,933

Charleston, SC $71,918

Jamestown, NY $71,880

Davenport, IA $71,880

Tucson, AZ $71,842

Saint Petersburg, FL $71,797

Tampa, FL $71,781

Evansville, IN $71,736

Port Arthur, TX $71,736

Bradenton, FL $71,706

Santa Fe, NM $71,569

Orlando, FL $71,433

Clearwater, FL $71,410

Canton, OH $71,251

La Crosse, WI $71,251

Albuquerque, NM $71,206

Newport News, VA $71,198

High Point, NC $71,176

Ogden, UT $71,145

Corpus Christi, TX $71,085

Norfolk, VA $71,039

Laramie, WY $71,039

Rock Island, IL $70,994

Saginaw, MI $70,979

Jacksonville, FL $70,971

Salisbury, NC $70,956

Boise, ID $70,941

Moline, IL $70,903

Fort Myers, FL $70,880

Memphis, TN $70,865

Tulsa, OK $70,827

Waterloo, IA $70,782

Spartanburg, SC $70,706

Lincoln, NE $70,668

Fort Wayne, IN $70,653

Provo, UT $70,645

Cedar Falls, IA $70,555

San Antonio, TX $70,524

Greensboro, NC $70,494

South Bend, IN $70,486

Savannah, GA $70,403

Muskegon, MI $70,373

Birmingham, AL $70,365

Winston Salem, NC $70,328

Lake Charles, LA $70,146

Anderson, IN $70,130

Lexington, KY $70,108

Augusta, GA $70,085

Greenville, SC $70,085

Lima, OH $70,024

Wichita, KS $70,017

Tuscaloosa, AL $70,017

Columbia, SC $69,949

Springfield, OH $69,934

Asheville, NC $69,812

Bloomington, IN $69,759

Knoxville, TN $69,487

Shreveport, LA $69,479

Wilmington, NC $69,381

Roanoke, VA $69,381

Topeka, KS $69,244

Frankfort, KY $69,236

Oklahoma City, OK $69,184

Chillicothe, OH $69,153

Longview, TX $69,146

Melbourne, FL $69,138

Sioux Falls, SD $69,017

Mobile, AL $69,010

Terre Haute, IN $68,979

Altoona, PA $68,934

Amarillo, TX $68,881

Killeen, TX $68,858

Fayetteville, AR $68,797

Chattanooga, TN $68,775

Sioux City, IA $68,707

Idaho Falls, ID $68,691

Lynchburg, VA $68,631

Gainesville, FL $68,532

Portsmouth, OH $68,495

Little Rock, AR $68,479

Lafayette, LA $68,449

Youngstown, OH $68,449

Daytona Beach, FL $68,404

Clarksville, TN $68,396

Pensacola, FL $68,389

Temple, TX $68,383

Hopkinsville, KY $68,161

Erie, PA $68,146

Florence, SC $68,116

Charleston, WV $67,995

Great Falls, MT $67,957

Macon, GA $67,851

Tallahassee, FL $67,843

Fayetteville, NC $67,828

Waco, TX $67,813

Helena, MT $67,760

Pine Bluff, AR $67,731

Vincennes, IN $67,639

Lubbock, TX $67,608

Alamogordo, NM $67,563

Twin Falls, ID $67,495

Rapid City, SD $67,472

Jackson, MS $67,336

Huntington, WV $67,331

Greenville, MS $67,328

Parkersburg, WV $67,251

Montgomery, AL $67,237

Wichita Falls, TX $67,162

Springfield, MO $67,162

Biloxi, MS $67,124

Monroe, LA $67,048

Johnstown, PA $66,995

Sumter, SC $66,965

Columbus, GA $66,957

Pascagoula, MS $66,813

Abilene, TX $66,813

Kingsport, TN $66,616

Albany, GA $66,616

Gulfport, MS $66,594

Alexandria, LA $66,344

Fort Smith, AR $66,154

El Paso, TX $65,950

Las Cruces, NM $65,609

Harlingen, TX $65,417

Pocatello, ID $65,405

Florence, AL $65,306

Brownsville, TX $65,291

Mcallen, TX $65,132

Dothan, AL $65,026

Columbus, MS $64,576

Altus, OK $64,223

Lawton, OK $64,079

Pierre, SD $63,807

What Skills Can Increase a Gymnastics Instructor's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

Coaching (Mentioned in 33.19% Job Postings): Coaching is a form of development in which an experienced person, called a coach, supports a learner or client in achieving a specific personal or professional goal by providing training and guidance.
Physical Education (Mentioned in 1.44% Job Postings): Physical education, often abbreviated to Phys Ed. or P.E., is a subject taught in schools around the world. It is usually taught during primary and secondary education, and encourages psychomotor learning.
Work Ethic (Mentioned in 0.96% Job Postings): A belief that work and diligence have a moral benefit and an inherent ability, virtue or value to strengthen character and individual abilities. A set of values centered on importance of work and manifested by determination or desire to work hard.

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Skills	Demand Percentage
Coaching	33.19%
Physical Education	1.44%
Work Ethic	0.96%

What skills can make your compensation higher?

Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Gymnastics Instructor's salary.

Goal Oriented: Can increase your salary by up to 10%.
Cardiac: Can increase your salary by up to 7%.
Commitment: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.

Skill	Salary	Salary % Increase
Goal Oriented	$83,308	10%
Cardiac	$81,036	7%
Commitment	$79,522	5%
Flexibility	$78,764	4%
Initiative	$78,007	3%
Programming	$78,007	3%

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How Education impacts a Gymnastics Instructor's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Gymnastics Instructors enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Gymnastics Instructor with a No Diploma is between $75,978 and $85,980).

Gymnastics Instructor Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Gymnastics Instructor

No Diploma 0.8%

High School 8.7%

Associates 7.1%

Bachelors 45.2%

Masters 35.7%

Doctorate 2.4%

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Degree Level	% of user with this level of education
No Diploma	0.8%
High School	8.7%
Associates	7.1%
Bachelors	45.2%
Masters	35.7%
Doctorate	2.4%

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Gymnastics Instructor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Gymnastics Instructor's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on May 01, 2026

$66,175

Average $75,735/year

$88,885

$5,515

Average $6,311/month

$7,407

$1,273

Average $1,456/week

$1,709

$32

Average $36/hour

$43

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$88,885	$7,407	$1,709	$43
Average	$75,735	$6,311	$1,456	$36
25th Percentile	$66,175	$5,515	$1,273	$32

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Salary Trends for Gymnastics Instructor

Salaries for a Gymnastics Instructor can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $87,997 in 2023 to around $84,842 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Gymnastics Instructor salary trends, .

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$87,997

2024

$86,588

2025

$84,842

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