What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Bodybuilding?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Bodybuilding jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Beverly, MA (91.4% above average), followed by Midland, MI and Spearfish, SD. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Beverly, MA $87,033 $7,252 $1,673 $41.84 Midland, MI $81,383 $6,781 $1,565 $39.13 Spearfish, SD $79,630 $6,635 $1,531 $38.28 Berry Creek, CA $78,319 $6,526 $1,506 $37.65 Sterling, VA $76,561 $6,380 $1,472 $36.81 Midwest City, OK $73,520 $6,126 $1,413 $35.35 Newburgh, IN $73,038 $6,086 $1,404 $35.11 Nome, AK $56,393 $4,699 $1,084 $27.11 Sitka, AK $54,765 $4,563 $1,053 $26.33 Sunnyvale, CA $54,084 $4,507 $1,040 $26.00

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Q: How much does a Bodybuilding make?

The average annual pay for a bodybuilding in the United States is $45,460 a year — that works out to approximately $21.86 an hour. The middle 80% of Bodybuildings earn between $31,000 (10th percentile) and $62,000 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

Q: What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Bodybuilding Jobs in the United States?

We found several jobs related to Bodybuilding in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Franchise at $23,288 (51.2%) above Bodybuilding. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Franchise $68,748 $5,729 $1,322 $33.05 Total Fitness $49,637 $4,136 $954 $23.86 Palm Beach Tan $46,212 $3,851 $888 $22.22 Self Employed Dog Trainer $40,348 $3,362 $775 $19.40 Deck Attendant $32,139 $2,678 $618 $15.45

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$45,460

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$43,910

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How much does a Bodybuilding make?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average annual pay for a Bodybuilding in the United States is $45,460 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $21.86 an hour. This is the equivalent of $874/week or $3,788/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $65,500 and as low as $29,500, the majority of Bodybuilding salaries currently range between $35,000 (25th percentile) to $54,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $62,000 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Bodybuilding varies greatly (by as much as 19000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Bodybuilding in your area makes on average $43,910 per year, or $1,550 (3.410%) less than the national average annual salary of $45,460. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Bodybuilding salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Bodybuilding jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Bodybuilding Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Bodybuilding job is above the national average. Topping the list is Beverly, MA, , with Midland, MI, and Spearfish, SD, close behind in the second and third positions. Spearfish, SD, beats the national average by $34,170 (75.2%), and Beverly, MA, furthers that trend with another $41,573 (91.4%) above the $45,460 average.

With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as a Bodybuilding appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

Additionally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies as much as 46% between Beverly, MA, and Sunnyvale, CA, , suggesting a strong potential for positive wage variance in a Bodybuilding role. Cost of living should also be factored in when balancing location and salary.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Beverly, MA	$87,033	$7,252	$1,673	$41.84
Midland, MI	$81,383	$6,781	$1,565	$39.13
Spearfish, SD	$79,630	$6,635	$1,531	$38.28
Berry Creek, CA	$78,319	$6,526	$1,506	$37.65
Sterling, VA	$76,561	$6,380	$1,472	$36.81
Midwest City, OK	$73,520	$6,126	$1,413	$35.35
Newburgh, IN	$73,038	$6,086	$1,404	$35.11
Nome, AK	$56,393	$4,699	$1,084	$27.11
Sitka, AK	$54,765	$4,563	$1,053	$26.33
Sunnyvale, CA	$54,084	$4,507	$1,040	$26.00

What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Bodybuilding Jobs in the U.S.

We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Bodybuilding category.

For example Franchise jobs pay as much as $23,288 (51.2%) more than the average Bodybuilding salary of $45,460. If you're qualified, finding work as a Franchise may help you make more money than that of the average Bodybuilding position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Franchise	$68,748	$5,729	$1,322	$33.05
Total Fitness	$49,637	$4,136	$954	$23.86
Palm Beach Tan	$46,212	$3,851	$888	$22.22
Self Employed Dog Trainer	$40,348	$3,362	$775	$19.40
Deck Attendant	$32,139	$2,678	$618	$15.45

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ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.

Infographic detailing Bodybuilding salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $45,460 per year or $21.86 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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