Exercise Physiologist salary
What exercise physiologists earn across the U.S., in every state and in the top-paying metro areas.
Median pay$59,460$28.59 per hour
Average pay$60,940$29.30 per hour
Middle half earn$49,620 – $67,230Top 10%: $80,560+
Jobs8,560Employed nationwide
Exercise Physiologist salary by state
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| State | Median | Hourly | Jobs | Per 1,000 jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $50,820 | $24.43 | 70 | 0.03 |
| Arizona | $62,350 | $29.98 | 220 | 0.07 |
| Arkansas | $48,850 | $23.49 | 40 | 0.03 |
| California | $62,440 | $30.02 | 640 | 0.04 |
| Colorado | $63,800 | $30.67 | 370 | 0.13 |
| Connecticut | $62,510 | $30.05 | 100 | 0.06 |
| Delaware | $57,940 | $27.85 | 90 | 0.19 |
| Florida | $60,100 | $28.89 | 330 | 0.03 |
| Georgia | $58,170 | $27.97 | 210 | 0.04 |
| Idaho | $56,750 | $27.29 | 40 | 0.04 |
| Illinois | $60,130 | $28.91 | 300 | 0.05 |
| Indiana | $49,740 | $23.92 | 310 | 0.1 |
| Iowa | $56,640 | $27.23 | 50 | 0.03 |
| Kansas | $59,090 | $28.41 | 60 | 0.04 |
| Kentucky | $51,070 | $24.55 | 60 | 0.03 |
| Louisiana | $52,450 | $25.22 | 40 | 0.02 |
| Maryland | $62,220 | $29.92 | 90 | 0.03 |
| Massachusetts | $65,950 | $31.71 | 180 | 0.05 |
| Michigan | $55,080 | $26.48 | 570 | 0.13 |
| Minnesota | $67,230 | $32.32 | 250 | 0.08 |
| Mississippi | $43,060 | $20.70 | 30 | 0.03 |
| Missouri | $52,570 | $25.27 | 160 | 0.06 |
| Nevada | $55,240 | $26.56 | – | – |
| New Hampshire | $63,590 | $30.57 | 50 | 0.07 |
| New Jersey | $64,680 | $31.10 | 130 | 0.03 |
| New York | $59,940 | $28.82 | 360 | 0.04 |
| North Carolina | $52,450 | $25.22 | 370 | 0.07 |
| North Dakota | $50,430 | $24.24 | 50 | 0.11 |
| Ohio | $51,660 | $24.84 | 340 | 0.06 |
| Oklahoma | $49,190 | $23.65 | 80 | 0.05 |
| Oregon | $71,630 | $34.44 | 80 | 0.04 |
| Pennsylvania | $48,040 | $23.10 | 640 | 0.11 |
| South Carolina | $46,550 | $22.38 | 230 | 0.1 |
| South Dakota | $51,630 | $24.82 | 30 | 0.07 |
| Tennessee | $53,570 | $25.75 | 140 | 0.04 |
| Texas | $56,780 | $27.30 | 520 | 0.04 |
| Utah | $43,850 | $21.08 | 220 | 0.12 |
| Virginia | $52,400 | $25.19 | 240 | 0.06 |
| Washington | $81,310 | $39.09 | 160 | 0.04 |
| West Virginia | $50,270 | $24.17 | 60 | 0.09 |
| Wisconsin | $63,210 | $30.39 | 340 | 0.11 |
| Wyoming | $62,070 | $29.84 | – | – |
Top-paying metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $84,300 | 100 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $74,380 | 50 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | $72,760 | 260 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $68,560 | 180 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $66,210 | 180 |
| Madison, WI | $66,100 | 50 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | $64,170 | 150 |
| Richmond, VA | $63,840 | 60 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $63,570 | 220 |
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $63,480 | 90 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $62,680 | 90 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $62,200 | 60 |
| Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI | $61,640 | 90 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $61,600 | 70 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $61,380 | 330 |
Metro areas with the most exercise physiologists
| Metro area | Jobs | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | 370 | $49,260 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | 330 | $61,380 |
| Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO | 260 | $72,760 |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | 220 | $63,570 |
| Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI | 220 | $55,700 |
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | 180 | $68,560 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | 180 | $66,210 |
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | 160 | $48,220 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH | 150 | $64,170 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 130 | $58,580 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 130 | $42,240 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | 120 | $60,360 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | 120 | $57,590 |
| Salt Lake City-Murray, UT | 120 | $28,860 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | 110 | $53,250 |
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Questions
How much does an exercise physiologist make?
The median pay for exercise physiologists in the U.S. was $59,460 a year ($28.59 an hour) in May 2025, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The middle half earned between $49,620 and $67,230.
Which states pay exercise physiologists the most?
The highest pay was in Washington ($81,310), Oregon ($71,630), Minnesota ($67,230), Massachusetts ($65,950), New Jersey ($64,680). The lowest was in Mississippi ($43,060), Utah ($43,850), South Carolina ($46,550).
How many exercise physiologists are there in the U.S.?
About 8,560 people were employed as exercise physiologists in May 2025.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Metro areas with fewer than 50 jobs in this occupation are left out. All healthcare salaries.