Exercise physiologist earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level exercise physiologist earnings begin at:
$36.67 per hour
$76,270 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level exercise physiologist earnings begin at:
$28.37 per hour
$59,010 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level exercise physiologist earnings begin at:
$22.96 per hour
$47,750 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level exercise physiologist earnings begin at:
$22.26 per hour
$46,300 per year
10th percentile
Starting level exercise physiologist earnings begin at:
$17.68 per hour
$36,760 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Exercise physiologist salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| California | $76,020 |
| Arkansas | $66,520 |
| New York | $61,150 |
| Massachusetts | $60,780 |
| Minnesota | $60,780 |
| Connecticut | $60,640 |
| New Hampshire | $59,120 |
| Oregon | $59,080 |
| Nebraska | $58,810 |
| Wisconsin | $58,180 |
| Illinois | $57,280 |
| Arizona | $57,220 |
| Pennsylvania | $49,370 |
| Colorado | $48,780 |
| Virginia | $48,070 |
| Maryland | $47,940 |
| Tennessee | $47,880 |
| Iowa | $47,850 |
| West Virginia | $47,750 |
| Indiana | $47,670 |
| Michigan | $47,670 |
| Utah | $47,670 |
| Washington | $47,520 |
| Florida | $47,360 |
| Georgia | $47,280 |
| New Jersey | $47,270 |
| Ohio | $47,000 |
| Missouri | $46,950 |
| Kansas | $46,910 |
| North Carolina | $46,910 |
| Alabama | $46,660 |
| Texas | $46,660 |
| Oklahoma | $46,640 |
| Louisiana | $46,590 |
| South Dakota | $46,220 |
| South Carolina | $44,830 |
| Delaware | $42,340 |
| Mississippi | $38,650 |
| Kentucky | $30,240 |
How do exercise physiologist salaries compare to similar careers?
Exercise physiologists earn about the same as related careers in West Virginia. On average, they make less than hearing aid specialists but more than music therapists.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Hearing aid specialist salary | $47K |
| Operations research analyst salary | $49K |
| Neuropsychologist salary | $41K |
| Healthcare social worker salary | $50K |
| Insurance sales agent salary | $38K |
| Exercise physiologist salary | $48K |
| Health educator salary | $40K |
| Massage therapist salary | $47K |
| Art therapist salary | $37K |
| Music therapist salary | $37K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)