VP of Sports Operations
Sports & Fitness
$195K
median
$145K
25th %ile
$195K
median
$365K
90th %ile
▲ 4.5% YoY growth
💪 Sports & Fitness Industry
Sports & Fitness Salary Guide 2026
Personal trainer, physical therapist, athletic trainer, and sports coach salaries. Based on BLS OES, O*NET, and H-1B disclosure data — updated quarterly.
8
job titles tracked
$77K
avg median salary
$195K
top role median
Sports & Fitness salaries — all roles
Sports Agent
Sports & Fitness
$78K
median
$45K
25th %ile
$78K
median
$300K
90th %ile
▲ 5.5% YoY growth
Fitness Director
Sports & Fitness
$70K
median
$52K
25th %ile
$70K
median
$128K
90th %ile
▲ 6.5% YoY growth
Sports Nutritionist
Sports & Fitness
$65K
median
$48K
25th %ile
$65K
median
$118K
90th %ile
▲ 7% YoY growth
Athletic Trainer
Sports & Fitness
$55K
median
$42K
25th %ile
$55K
median
$92K
90th %ile
▲ 8% YoY growth
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Sports & Fitness
$55K
median
$38K
25th %ile
$55K
median
$115K
90th %ile
▲ 7.5% YoY growth
Sports Coach
Sports & Fitness
$50K
median
$35K
25th %ile
$50K
median
$108K
90th %ile
▲ 5% YoY growth
Personal Trainer
Sports & Fitness
$45K
median
$32K
25th %ile
$45K
median
$95K
90th %ile
▲ 10% YoY growth
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