The average annual and hourly salaries for postsecondary recreation and fitness studies teachers in the state of Alabama are shown in Table 1 and Table 2, respectively. The comparison of the salary statistics of postsecondary recreation and fitness studies teachers amongst Alabama cities is shown in Table 3. The salary statistics are based on the national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2017 and published in April 2018 [1].
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $34,940 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $49,120 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $61,250 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $77,230 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $95,200 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for postsecondary recreation and fitness studies teachers in Alabama in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) is $95,200. The median (50th percentile) annual salary is $61,250. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent is $34,940.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of postsecondary recreation and fitness studies teachers from 2012 to 2017.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 5-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $61,250 | 2.29% | 6.81% |
| 2016 | $59,850 | 5.60% | - |
| 2015 | $56,500 | -2.02% | - |
| 2014 | $57,640 | 1.16% | - |
| 2013 | $56,970 | -0.19% | - |
| 2012 | $57,080 | - | - |
Table 3 shows the median annual salary of postsecondary recreation and fitness studies teachers in some Alabama cities and metropolitan areas. We note that the median annual salary of postsecondary recreation and fitness studies teachers in state of Alabama ranges from $34,420 to $58,980. The highest paying area for postsecondary recreation and fitness studies teachers in Alabama is Birmingham-Hoover with a median annual salary of $58,980. The lowest paying area is Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area with a median annual salary of $34,420.
| Cities/Areas | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Birmingham-Hoover | |
| Southeast Alabama nonmetropolitan area |
