Exercise Physiologist salary in California
What exercise physiologists earn in California and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$62,440$30.02 per hour
vs U.S.+5%U.S. median $59,460
Middle half earn$54,900 – $81,330Top 10%: $106,290+
Jobs6400.64× the U.S. concentration
Exercise Physiologist pay in California cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA | $55,770 | $26.81 | 80 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA | $52,950 | $25.46 | 50 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $63,960 | $30.75 | 40 |
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | $79,840 | $38.38 | – |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $63,730 | $30.64 | – |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $62,440 | $30.02 | – |
Hospitals and jobs in California
Exercise Physiologist pay in similar states
New Hampshire · $63,590 Wisconsin · $63,210 Connecticut · $62,510 Arizona · $62,350 Maryland · $62,220 Wyoming · $62,070
Other healthcare salaries in California
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $34,320 Registered Nurses · $140,270 Medical Assistants · $49,660 Nursing Assistants · $47,630 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $79,750 Dental Assistants · $50,110 Pharmacy Technicians · $55,110 Pharmacists · $164,610 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $76,010 Physical Therapists · $124,190 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · $60,390 Physicians, All Other · $281,590
Questions
How much does an exercise physiologist make in California?
Exercise Physiologists in California earned a median of $62,440 a year ($30.02 an hour) in May 2025, 5% more than the national median of $59,460. The middle half earned $54,900 to $81,330.
Where in California do exercise physiologists earn the most?
Among areas in California, pay was highest in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA at $79,840.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.