According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, in May 2019 the median annual earnings for salaried fitness trainers and aerobics instructors, the classification that includes yoga and Pilates instructors, was $40,390. Salaries ranged from less than $21,110 to $75,400 or more.

Payscale.com reports that in November 2020, yoga instructors earned a median hourly wage of $25.00, or $52,000 per year. Earnings ranged from $30,742 to $103,293. Payscale.com also reports that annual earnings for certified Pilates instructors ranged from $32,822 to $103,688 or more.

A compensation survey by IDEA Health & Fitness Association reports that many employers offer health insurance and paid sick and vacation time to full-time employees. They also may provide discounts on products sold in the club (such as shoes, clothing, and equipment) and free memberships to use the facility.

Yoga and Pilates Instructors

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