Employment Statistics (2008)
- Fitness workers held about 261,100 jobs
- About 61% of all personal trainers and group exercise instructors worked in fitness and recreational sports centers, including health clubs
- Another 13% worked in civic and social organizations
- About 9% of fitness workers were self-employed; many of these were personal trainers, while others were group fitness instructors working on a contract basis with fitness centers
*All statistics found in the Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-2011 edition, from the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics
Job Outlook Statistics
- Employment of fitness workers is expected to increase 29% over the 2008-18 decade, which is much 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
*All statistics found in the Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-2011 edition, from the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics
Projected Data
- 2008 employment: 261,100
- 2018 projected employment: 337,900
- An employment increase of 76,800 or 29%
*All statistics found in the Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-2011 edition, from the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics
