What are the top 10 cities with the highest pay for Swim Instructor?

We've identified 10 cities in the United States where Swim Instructor jobs typically pay above the area average. Topping the list is Kodiak, AK (67.3% above average), followed by Kingston, NH and Greene, ME. City Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Kodiak, AK $67,280 $5,606 $1,293 $32.35 Kingston, NH $66,556 $5,546 $1,279 $32.00 Greene, ME $65,166 $5,430 $1,253 $31.33 Grand Forks County, ND $64,849 $5,404 $1,247 $31.18 Laramie, WY $62,222 $5,185 $1,196 $29.91 Point Pleasant, WV $60,147 $5,012 $1,156 $28.92 Cranberry Township, PA $59,675 $4,972 $1,147 $28.69 Cascade County, MT $59,617 $4,968 $1,146 $28.66 Pascagoula, MS $59,506 $4,958 $1,144 $28.61 West Valley City, UT $59,389 $4,949 $1,142 $28.55

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Q: How much does a Swim Instructor make?

The average annual pay for a swim instructor in the United States is $40,216 a year — that works out to approximately $19.33 an hour. The middle 80% of Swim Instructors earn between $26,500 (10th percentile) and $54,500 (90th percentile) per year, depending on experience and employer.

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

We found several jobs related to Swim Instructor in the United States that pay more on average. Topping the list is Cpr Instructor at $37,056 (92.1%) above Swim Instructor. Job Title Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage Cpr Instructor $77,272 $6,439 $1,486 $37.15 Professional Swimmer $47,264 $3,938 $908 $22.72 Ymca Instructor $44,102 $3,675 $848 $21.20 Summer Swim Team Coach $40,216 $3,351 $773 $19.33 Part Time Swim Coach $35,882 $2,990 $690 $17.25

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Swim Instructor Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$40,216

Columbus

Ohio

$38,845

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How much does a Swim Instructor make?

As of Sep 1, 2026, the average annual pay for a Swim Instructor in the United States is $40,216 a year.

Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $19.33 an hour. This is the equivalent of $773/week or $3,351/month.

While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $81,500 and as low as $18,500, the majority of Swim Instructor salaries currently range between $30,500 (25th percentile) to $43,500 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $54,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for a Swim Instructor varies greatly (by as much as 13000), which suggests there may be many opportunities for advancement and increased pay based on skill level, location and years of experience.

A Swim Instructor in your area makes on average $38,845 per year, or $1,371 (3.409%) less than the national average annual salary of $40,216. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Swim Instructor salaries.

To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Swim Instructor 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 Swim Instructor Jobs

We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for a Swim Instructor job is above the national average. Topping the list is Kodiak, AK, , with Kingston, NH, and Greene, ME, close behind in the second and third positions. Greene, ME, beats the national average by $24,950 (62.0%), and Kodiak, AK, furthers that trend with another $27,064 (67.3%) above the $40,216 average.

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

Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 12% between Kodiak, AK, and West Valley City, UT, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for a Swim Instructor role.

City	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Kodiak, AK	$67,280	$5,606	$1,293	$32.35
Kingston, NH	$66,556	$5,546	$1,279	$32.00
Greene, ME	$65,166	$5,430	$1,253	$31.33
Grand Forks County, ND	$64,849	$5,404	$1,247	$31.18
Laramie, WY	$62,222	$5,185	$1,196	$29.91
Point Pleasant, WV	$60,147	$5,012	$1,156	$28.92
Cranberry Township, PA	$59,675	$4,972	$1,147	$28.69
Cascade County, MT	$59,617	$4,968	$1,146	$28.66
Pascagoula, MS	$59,506	$4,958	$1,144	$28.61
West Valley City, UT	$59,389	$4,949	$1,142	$28.55

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

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

For example Cpr Instructor jobs pay as much as $37,056 (92.1%) more than the average Swim Instructor salary of $40,216. If you're qualified, finding work as a Cpr Instructor may help you make more money than that of the average Swim Instructor position.

Job Title	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
Cpr Instructor	$77,272	$6,439	$1,486	$37.15
Professional Swimmer	$47,264	$3,938	$908	$22.72
Ymca Instructor	$44,102	$3,675	$848	$21.20
Summer Swim Team Coach	$40,216	$3,351	$773	$19.33
Part Time Swim Coach	$35,882	$2,990	$690	$17.25

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Infographic detailing Swim Instructor salary across the United States as of August 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $40,216 per year or $19.33 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.

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