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Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors in Alabama

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Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors in Alabama

Is Alabama a good place for you to work as a Recreation & Fitness Studies Professor?

10.0% Jobs Projection
$64,040 Median Salary
20 Job Openings

You’re in luck! Jobs for Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors in Alabama are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.

  • Projected employment for Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors in Alabama is growing faster than average.

  • Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors in Alabama earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.

How Many Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors Work in Alabama?

In 2018, there were 260 Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors working in the state.

There were 230 Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors employed in this state in 2017.

That’s growth of 30 jobs between 2017 and 2018.

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The typical state has 220 Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors working in it, which means Alabama has more Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors than average.

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Job Projections for Alabama

Jobs for Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors in this state are growing at a rate of 10.0% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 9.7%.

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Alabama Annual Job Openings

The BLS estimates there will be 20 annual job openings, and 220 total jobs in 2026 for Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors in this state.

Nationwide, the prediction is 1,800 annual jobs and 22,600 total jobs in 2026.

What do Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors Make in Alabama?

In 2018 wages for Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors ranged from $40,720 to $100,810 with $64,040 being the median annual salary.

The median salary in Alabama is higher than the nationwide median salary.

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Top Alabama Metros for Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors

The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors.

Metro Number Employed Annual Median Salary
Montgomery, AL 50 $69,240
Birmingham-Hoover, AL 30 $60,510

Top States for Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors Employment

The table below shows the states where most Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors work.

State Number Employed Annual Median Salary
California 2,030 $106,140
Texas 1,640 $63,040
New York 1,320 $65,170
North Carolina 1,040 $59,610
Pennsylvania 1,040 $55,830
Virginia 810 $0
Utah 590 $25,680
Illinois 580 $49,540
Ohio 540 $0
Arizona 420 $0
Minnesota 410 $0
Oregon 390 $62,020
Washington 390 $50,970
Michigan 390 $0
Massachusetts 390 $72,780
Indiana 370 $59,720
Iowa 270 $62,050
New Jersey 260 $65,120
Alabama 260 $64,040
West Virginia 230 $57,990

Below are the states where Recreation and Fitness Studies Professors get paid the most:

State Annual Median Salary
California $106,140
Connecticut $86,980
New Hampshire $77,730
Massachusetts $72,780
Missouri $69,470
Georgia $68,060
Kentucky $66,630
New York $65,170
New Jersey $65,120
Florida $64,980

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