What are the main factors that influence a Fitness Specialist's salary?

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

How does experience change A Fitness Specialist's salary?

A Fitness Specialist's salary grows with experience: a Massage Therapist (0-0 years)earns $52,319, a Fitness Instructor I (0-1 years)earns $43,781, a Fitness Specialist (1-3 years)earns $53,404, a Personal Trainer (3-5 years)earns $71,106, a Fitness Center Supervisor (5+ years)earns $72,907,

What are the highest paying states for a Fitness Specialist?

Fitness Specialist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Fitness Specialist roles are District of Columbia $56,443, California $56,229, Massachusetts $55,480. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Fitness Specialist roles make?

Salaries for Fitness Specialist level roles vary by specialization: Fitness Director Corporate Fitness: $97,334; Fitness Manager: $90,107; Senior Fitness Specialist: $75,097; Fitness & Wellness Specialist II: $67,100; Fitness & Wellness Coordinator II: $67,043.

Fitness Specialist Salary in Rhode Island

How much does a Fitness Specialist make in Rhode Island?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Fitness Specialist in Rhode Island is $52,854 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $25.

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

Top Earners (90th percentile): $70,012
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $44,941 to $61,836
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $37,736

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Fitness Specialist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$61,836	$5,153	$1,189	$30
Average	$52,854	$4,405	$1,016	$25
25th Percentile	$44,941	$3,745	$864	$22

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Key Factors That Influence Fitness Specialist Salaries

A Fitness Specialist'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 and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Fitness Specialist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Fitness Specialist'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): $52,319
Early Career (1-2 years): $43,781
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $53,404
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $71,106
Expert (over 8 years): $72,907

Levels	Salary
Massage T... Level Fitness Specialist	$52,319
Fitness I... Level Fitness Specialist	$43,781
Fitness S... Level Fitness Specialist	$53,404
Personal ... Level Fitness Specialist	$71,106
Fitness C... Level Fitness Specialist	$72,907

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How Do Fitness Specialist 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 Specialists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $56,443.
California: $56,229.
Massachusetts: $55,480.

District of Columbia $56,443 California $56,229 Massachusetts $55,480 Washington $55,276 New Jersey $55,255 Alaska $55,184 Connecticut $54,481 New York $54,195

Hawaii $53,283 Rhode Island $52,854 Maryland $52,564 Minnesota $52,166 Colorado $52,013 Illinois $51,962 Oregon $51,769 Delaware $51,626

New Hampshire $51,536 Virginia $51,335 Pennsylvania $50,749 Nevada $50,453 North Dakota $50,356 Michigan $50,204 Wisconsin $50,147 Vermont $50,035

Texas $49,724 Maine $49,704 Arizona $49,673 Ohio $49,638 Georgia $49,169 Indiana $48,934 Wyoming $48,888 Utah $48,817

Iowa $48,786 Kansas $48,542 Louisiana $48,470 North Carolina $48,445 Missouri $48,435 Florida $48,236 Montana $48,129 Nebraska $48,027

Kentucky $47,971 South Carolina $47,767 Tennessee $47,639 Idaho $47,588 New Mexico $47,216 Oklahoma $47,135 Alabama $46,834 South Dakota $46,329

Arkansas $46,054 West Virginia $45,906 Mississippi $45,463

Top Paying Cities for Fitness Specialists

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:

Adamsville: $53,721
Albion: $52,829
Ashaway: $53,925

Adamsville, RI $53,721 Albion, RI $52,829 Ashaway, RI $53,925 Barrington, RI $52,829 Block Island, RI $53,645 Bradford, RI $53,889 Bristol, RI $52,778 Carolina, RI $53,451

Charlestown, RI $53,507 Chepachet, RI $52,727 Clayville, RI $52,778 Coventry, RI $52,727 West Greenwich, RI $52,691 East Greenwich, RI $52,763 Exeter, RI $53,889 Fiskeville, RI $52,829

Forestdale, RI $52,778 Foster, RI $52,691 Glendale, RI $52,691 Greene, RI $53,283 Greenville, RI $52,829 Harmony, RI $52,814 Harrisville, RI $52,727 Hope, RI $52,829

Hope Valley, RI $53,925 Hopkinton, RI $53,940 Jamestown, RI $53,400 Kenyon, RI $53,874 Little Compton, RI $53,701 Manville, RI $52,829 Mapleville, RI $52,691 Newport, RI $53,410

Middletown, RI $53,634 North Kingstown, RI $52,676 North Scituate, RI $52,814 Oakland, RI $52,742 Pascoag, RI $52,712 Pawtucket, RI $52,829 Central Falls, RI $52,829 Cumberland, RI $52,829

Lincoln, RI $52,829 Portsmouth, RI $53,196 Prudence Island, RI $52,727 Rockville, RI $53,940 Saunderstown, RI $53,430 Shannock, RI $53,859 Slatersville, RI $52,778 Slocum, RI $53,430

Tiverton, RI $53,736 Wakefield, RI $53,374 Kingston, RI $53,385 Narragansett, RI $53,395 Peace Dale, RI $53,374 Warren, RI $52,814 Warwick, RI $52,829 Westerly, RI $53,956

West Kingston, RI $53,415 West Warwick, RI $52,829 Wood River Junction, RI $53,889 Woonsocket, RI $52,778 North Smithfield, RI $52,814 Wyoming, RI $53,874 Providence, RI $52,829 Cranston, RI $52,829

North Providence, RI $52,829 East Providence, RI $52,829 Riverside, RI $52,829 Rumford, RI $52,829 Smithfield, RI $52,829 Johnston, RI $52,829

Fitness Specialist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Fitness Specialist'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

$44,941

Average $52,854/year

$61,836

$3,745

Average $4,405/month

$5,153

$864

Average $1,016/week

$1,189

$22

Average $25/hour

$30

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$61,836	$5,153	$1,189	$30
Average	$52,854	$4,405	$1,016	$25
25th Percentile	$44,941	$3,745	$864	$22

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