The average wage for a kinesiologist in the United States is around $14.84 per hour.
Avg Wage
Kinesiologists earn an average hourly wage of $14.84.
Salaries typically start from $13.24 per hour and go up to $20.29 per hour.
49% below national average Updated in 2018
Kinesiologist earnings by seniority
Top-level kinesiologist earnings begin at:
$20.29 per hour
$42,208 per year
Senior-level kinesiologist earnings begin at:
$17.00 per hour
$35,365 per year
Mid-level kinesiologist earnings begin at:
$14.84 per hour
$30,876 per year
Junior-level kinesiologist earnings begin at:
$13.71 per hour
$28,527 per year
Starting level kinesiologist earnings begin at:
$13.24 per hour
$27,541 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Kinesiologist salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| California | $35,800 |
How do kinesiologist salaries compare to similar careers?
Kinesiologists earn about the same as related careers in the United States. On average, they make less than ophthalmic medical technicians but more than sports writers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Ophthalmic medical technician salary | $37K |
| Rehabilitation counselor salary | $36K |
| Nutritionist salary | $32K |
| Optician salary | $34K |
| Dental assistant salary | $33K |
| Kinesiologist salary | $31K |
| Referee salary | $28K |
| Personal care aide salary | $26K |
| Equestrian salary | $22K |
| Sports writer salary | $24K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)