The average salary for a kinesiologist in the United States is around $30,876 per year.
Avg Salary
Kinesiologists earn an average yearly salary of $30,876.
Wages typically start from $27,541 and go up to $42,208.
51% below national average Updated in 2018
Kinesiologist earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level kinesiologist earnings begin at:
$20.29 per hour
$42,208 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level kinesiologist earnings begin at:
$17.00 per hour
$35,365 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level kinesiologist earnings begin at:
$14.84 per hour
$30,876 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level kinesiologist earnings begin at:
$13.71 per hour
$28,527 per year
10th percentile
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)