Yoga Instructor Salary
Yoga instructors lead yoga classes, guiding students through poses, breathing exercises, and meditation techniques.
Yoga Instructor Salary by Experience Level
Entry-level yoga instructors earn around $28,000 per year, while mid-career professionals earn $50,000. Senior-level yoga instructors can earn $82,000 or more.
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The salary range for yoga instructors varies significantly. The bottom 10% earn $26,000, while the top 10% earn $88,000.
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $26,000 |
| 25th Percentile | $34,000 |
| 50th Percentile (Median) | $48,000 |
| 75th Percentile | $68,000 |
| 90th Percentile | $88,000 |
Yoga Instructor Salary by State
Yoga Instructor salaries vary significantly by state due to cost of living, demand, and industry concentration. The highest paying state is Hawaii at $81,600, while Mississippi offers the lowest at $39,840.
| State | Median | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 Hawaii | $81,600 | Details → |
| #2 California | $66,240 | Details → |
| #3 Massachusetts | $64,800 | Details → |
| #4 Alaska | $59,520 | Details → |
| #5 New York | $58,560 | Details → |
| #6 New Jersey | $55,200 | Details → |
| #7 Washington | $55,200 | Details → |
| #8 Connecticut | $53,760 | Details → |
| #9 Maryland | $52,800 | Details → |
| #10 Oregon | $52,800 | Details → |
| #11 Colorado | $50,400 | Details → |
| #12 New Hampshire | $50,400 | Details → |
| #13 Rhode Island | $50,400 | Details → |
| #14 Virginia | $49,920 | Details → |
| #15 Delaware | $48,480 | Details → |
| #16 Vermont | $48,480 | Details → |
| #17 Florida | $47,040 | Details → |
| #18 Maine | $47,040 | Details → |
| #19 Arizona | $46,560 | Details → |
| #20 Minnesota | $46,560 | Details → |
| #21 Nevada | $46,560 | Details → |
| #22 Utah | $46,560 | Details → |
| #23 Pennsylvania | $46,080 | Details → |
| #24 Illinois | $45,600 | Details → |
| #25 Montana | $45,600 | Details → |
| #26 Idaho | $45,120 | Details → |
| #27 Georgia | $44,640 | Details → |
| #28 New Mexico | $44,640 | Details → |
| #29 North Carolina | $44,160 | Details → |
| #30 Texas | $44,160 | Details → |
| #31 Wisconsin | $44,160 | Details → |
| #32 Wyoming | $44,160 | Details → |
| #33 Louisiana | $43,680 | Details → |
| #34 Indiana | $43,200 | Details → |
| #35 Michigan | $43,200 | Details → |
| #36 Nebraska | $43,200 | Details → |
| #37 North Dakota | $43,200 | Details → |
| #38 Ohio | $43,200 | Details → |
| #39 Iowa | $42,720 | Details → |
| #40 South Carolina | $42,720 | Details → |
| #41 Tennessee | $42,720 | Details → |
| #42 Missouri | $42,240 | Details → |
| #43 South Dakota | $42,240 | Details → |
| #44 Alabama | $41,760 | Details → |
| #45 Kansas | $41,760 | Details → |
| #46 Kentucky | $41,760 | Details → |
| #47 Oklahoma | $41,280 | Details → |
| #48 Arkansas | $40,320 | Details → |
| #49 West Virginia | $40,320 | Details → |
| #50 Mississippi | $39,840 | Details → |
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- ● Lead yoga classes for various skill levels
- ● Demonstrate poses and proper alignment
- ● Modify exercises for individual needs
- ● Create class sequences and playlists
- ● Promote wellness and mindfulness
Top Skills
Education Required
Postsecondary nondegree award
Job Outlook
Much faster than average — projected 14% growth over the next decade
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