Career Opportunities and Work Life

Skills You'll Need

Salary Ranges

The Classroom Experience

Certificate & Degree Options

Average Salary

Physical Education Teacher, Postsecondary
National (2003) - $44,200
Michigan (2003) - $43,500
Indiana (2003) - $44,100

Coach
National (2003) - $26,700
Michigan (2003) - $24,300
Indiana (2003) - $16,300

Recreation and Fitness Worker
National (2003) - $18,900
Michigan (2003) - $18,200
Indiana (2003) - $20,700

Salary Ranges

Physical Education Teacher, Postsecondary
National (2003) - $21,700 - $75,100
Michigan (2003) - $16,800 - $80,000
Indiana (2003)- $24,200 - $77,500

Coach
National (2003) - $13,200 - $58,500
Michigan (2003) - $12,200 - $52,700
Indiana (2003) - $11,700 - $46,100

Recreation and Fitness Worker
National (2003) - $13,100 - $33,900
Michigan (2003) - $12,800 - $32,200
Indiana (2003) - $13,000 - $34,000

Source: U.S. Department of Labor; Bureau of Labor Statistics; Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Growth