Personal Care & Fitness Columbia, MD Pop. 104,681

Fitness Center Manager Salary in Columbia, Maryland

The median fitness center manager salary in Columbia, MD is $61,360 per year, which is 18.0% above the national median and 7.3% above the Maryland state average.

City Median
$61,360
vs State Avg
+$4,160
vs National
+$9,360
Cost of Living
118%

Fitness Center Manager Salary in Columbia by Experience

In Columbia, an entry-level fitness center manager earns around $40,120, while experienced professionals earn up to $100,300 per year. The local cost of living index is 118% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$40,120
+$6,120 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$63,720
+$9,720 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$100,300
+$15,300 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Columbia, MD

Percentile Columbia
10th Percentile $37,760
25th Percentile $47,200
Median (50th) $61,360
75th Percentile $84,960
90th Percentile $106,200

Fitness Center Manager Salary in Other Maryland Cities

Silver Spring, MD
$63,440
Pop. 81,015
Germantown, MD
$59,800
Pop. 90,676
Baltimore, MD
$56,160
Pop. 585,708
Waldorf, MD
$54,600
Pop. 77,000

How to Become a Fitness Center Manager in Columbia

Education

Most fitness center manager positions require a bachelor's degree. Columbia and the surrounding Maryland area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Facility ManagementSalesStaff ManagementFitness KnowledgeCustomer ServiceBudgeting

Job Outlook

Nationally, fitness center manager employment is projected to grow 10% over the next decade (faster than average). Demand in Columbia may vary based on local industry and population growth.