February 15, 2008

What This Job Pays: fitness instructor

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Pay: The median pay of a fitness instructor in the Seattle area is $44,242, with most making from $36,044 to $63,833, according to www.salary.com.

Demand: Employment of fitness workers is expected to increase 27.percent over the 2006-2016 decade, faster than the average for all occupations. These workers are expected to gain jobs because an increasing number of people are spending time and money on fitness, and more businesses are recognizing the benefits of health-and-fitness programs for their employees.

Aging baby boomers are concerned with staying healthy and fit. Moreover, the reduction of physical-education programs in schools, combined with parents' growing concern about childhood obesity, has resulted in rapid increases in children's health-club memberships. Memberships among young adults also has grown steadily, driven by concern with physical fitness and rising incomes.

Need to know: Group fitness instructors often get started by participating in exercise classes. Most employers require instructors to work toward becoming certified. An increasing number of employers require fitness workers to have a bachelor's degree in a field related to health or fitness, such as exercise science or physical education. Some employers allow workers to substitute a college degree for certification, but most employers who require a bachelor's degree also require certification.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

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