7 Highest Paid Fitness Jobs

All of these jobs require education and proper skillsets. With some of these jobs, people can work their way up within the industry or company, such as a Fitness Manager and Fitness Director. However, some of the jobs people can make their own and jump right into after graduation, such as a Physical Therapist or Fitness Tech Engineer. Regardless of where you start your fitness career, these positions are out there. And people are getting hired and paid the big dollars. Here are the 7 Highest Paid Fitness Jobs.  - Sarah

• Fitness Manager
  • Estimated Starting Salary: $55,000
  • Job Description: Recruit, train, and supervise staff, manage budgets, and maintain fitness equipment within health facilities and gyms. 
• Physical Therapist
  • Estimated Starting Salary: $66,000
  • Job Description: Assist people with physical injuries to improve range of movement, manage pain, and assist with rehabilitation. 
• Fitness Director
  • Estimated Starting Salary: $75,000 
  • Job Description: Manage and develop health and fitness programs for a facility including managing staff and day-to-day operations. 
• Fitness Magazine Editor-In-Chief
  • Estimated Starting Salary: $85,000
  • Job Description: Manage department editors and create editorial boards for the magazine. Decide what gets published and act as the public representative of the magazine. 
• Fitness Tech Engineer
  • Estimated Starting Salary: $125,000
  • Job Description: Develop and design apps, technology, and equipment for health and fitness companies.
• Dean of Health, Kinesiology, and Science/Athletics at a University
  • Estimated Starting Salary: $125,000
  • Job Description: This is a management position within a university or college. Manage faculty and staff, update programs, policies, and procedures, and act as a liaison with the department and the school administration. 
• CEO of a Gym Chain
  • Estimated Starting Salary: $1,000,000+
  • Job Description: Owner of a gym chain and liaison between the board and individual gym locations. Determine overall structure, branding, and business model of the gym chain. 

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Sarah Koszyk, MA, RDN, is a Registered Dietitian and Sports Nutritionist specializing in Weight Management and Sports Nutrition for youth and adults. She writes articles for multiple publications, provides customized nutrition coaching, and is a brand spokesperson. She is founder of Family. Food. Fiesta.Connect with her on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, or LinkedIn.