Fitness Enthusiast Salary in the United States

How much does a Fitness Enthusiast make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Fitness Enthusiast in the United States is $44,471 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $21.

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

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $50,851
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $40,916 to $47,810
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $37,678
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Fitness Enthusiast Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $47,810 $3,984 $919 $23
Average $44,471 $3,706 $855 $21
25th Percentile $40,916 $3,410 $787 $20
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Key Factors That Influence Fitness Enthusiast Salaries

A Fitness Enthusiast'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 Fitness Enthusiast Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Fitness Enthusiast'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): $42,842
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $43,088
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $45,091
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $47,491
  • Expert (over 8 years): $47,650
Levels Salary
Entry Level Fitness Enthusiast$42,842
Intermediate Level Fitness Enthusiast$43,088
Senior Level Fitness Enthusiast$45,091
Specialist Level Fitness Enthusiast$47,491
Expert Level Fitness Enthusiast$47,650
$42,842 0 yr
$43,088 < 2 yrs
$45,091 2-4 yrs
$47,491 5-8 yrs
$47,650 > 8 yrs
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How Do Fitness Enthusiast 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 Fitness Enthusiasts. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $49,239.
  • California: $49,052.
  • Massachusetts: $48,398.

Top Paying Cities for Fitness Enthusiasts

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: $56,092
  • San Francisco: $55,540
  • Oakland: $54,308

What Skills Can Increase a Fitness Enthusiast's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 7.9% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Microsoft Word (Mentioned in 1.8% Job Postings): Microsoft Word or MS Word is a popular word-processing program used mainly for creating documents, such as brochures, letters, learning activities, quizzes, tests, and students' homework assignments
  • Commercial Banking (Mentioned in 1.34% Job Postings): Is a profit oriented banking by providing loans to customers and charging interest. The bank’s funds come from money deposited by the bank customers in saving accounts, checking accounts, money market accounts, and certificates of deposit (CDs).
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 7.9%
Microsoft Word 1.8%
Commercial Banking 1.34%
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 Fitness Enthusiast's salary.
  • Analytical Skills: Can increase your salary by up to 35%.
  • Spreadsheet Software: Can increase your salary by up to 29%.
  • Leadership: Can increase your salary by up to 23%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Analytical Skills
$60,036
35%
Spreadsheet Software
$57,368
29%
Leadership
$54,700
23%
Economics
$54,255
22%
Customer Relations
$54,255
22%
Communicates Effectively
$53,365
20%
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How Education impacts a Fitness Enthusiast's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Fitness Enthusiasts enter the field with a Associate's Degree 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 Fitness Enthusiast with a Associate's Degree is between $43,654 and $46,637).

Fitness Enthusiast Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Fitness Enthusiast
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 2.1%
High School 25.5%
Associates 8.5%
Bachelors 57.4%
Masters 6.4%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Fitness Enthusiast Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Fitness Enthusiast'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 January 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Fitness Enthusiast

Salaries for a Fitness Enthusiast can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $44,965 in 2023 to around $44,907 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Fitness Enthusiast salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Fitness Enthusiast Over Time

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