The average salary for an exercise physiologist in the United States is around $59,460 per year.
Avg Salary
Exercise physiologists earn an average yearly salary of $59,460.
Wages typically start from $42,760 and go up to $80,560.
11% below national average Updated in 2025
Exercise physiologist earnings by seniority
Top-level exercise physiologist earnings begin at:
$38.73 per hour
$80,560 per year
Senior-level exercise physiologist earnings begin at:
$32.32 per hour
$67,230 per year
Mid-level exercise physiologist earnings begin at:
$28.59 per hour
$59,460 per year
Junior-level exercise physiologist earnings begin at:
$23.86 per hour
$49,620 per year
Starting level exercise physiologist earnings begin at:
$20.56 per hour
$42,760 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Exercise physiologist salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Washington | $81,310 |
| Oregon | $71,630 |
| Minnesota | $67,230 |
| Massachusetts | $65,950 |
| New Jersey | $64,680 |
| Colorado | $63,800 |
| New Hampshire | $63,590 |
| Wisconsin | $63,210 |
| Connecticut | $62,510 |
| California | $62,440 |
| Arizona | $62,350 |
| Maryland | $62,220 |
| Wyoming | $62,070 |
| Illinois | $60,130 |
| Florida | $60,100 |
| New York | $59,940 |
| Kansas | $59,090 |
| Nebraska | $58,810 |
| Georgia | $58,170 |
| Delaware | $57,940 |
| Texas | $56,780 |
| Idaho | $56,750 |
| Iowa | $56,640 |
| Nevada | $55,240 |
| Michigan | $55,080 |
| Tennessee | $53,570 |
| Missouri | $52,570 |
| Louisiana | $52,450 |
| North Carolina | $52,450 |
| Virginia | $52,400 |
| Ohio | $51,660 |
| South Dakota | $51,630 |
| Kentucky | $51,070 |
| Alabama | $50,820 |
| North Dakota | $50,430 |
| West Virginia | $50,270 |
| Indiana | $49,740 |
| Oklahoma | $49,190 |
| Arkansas | $48,850 |
| Pennsylvania | $48,040 |
| South Carolina | $46,550 |
| Utah | $43,850 |
| Mississippi | $43,060 |
How do exercise physiologist salaries compare to similar careers?
Exercise physiologists earn about the same as related careers in the United States. On average, they make less than recreational therapists but more than opticians.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Recreational therapist salary | $62K |
| Athletic trainer salary | $63K |
| Hearing aid specialist salary | $65K |
| Mental health counselor salary | $59K |
| Massage therapist salary | $58K |
| Exercise physiologist salary | $59K |
| Ophthalmic medical technologist salary | $50K |
| Community health worker salary | $52K |
| Rehabilitation counselor salary | $47K |
| Optician salary | $47K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)