Kinesiologists are about average in terms of happiness.
At CareerExplorer, we conduct an ongoing survey with millions of people and ask them how satisfied they are with their careers. As it turns out, kinesiologists rate their career happiness 3.3 out of 5 stars which puts them in the top 44% of careers.
To put this into perspective, we compared how happy kinesiologists are to similar careers in the industry. Take a look at the results below:
Salaries and satisfaction ratings in similar careers
| Career | Satisfaction | Avg Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Massage therapist | 3.4 | $46k |
| Recreational therapist | 3.4 | $50k |
| Music therapist | 3.2 | $48k |
| Chiropractor | 3.1 | $70k |
So what does it mean to be happy in your career? Let’s break it down into different dimensions:
- Salary: Are kinesiologists happy with their salary?
- Meaning: Do kinesiologists find their jobs meaningful?
- Personality fit: How well suited are people’s personalities to their everyday tasks as kinesiologists?
- Work environment: How enjoyable are kinesiologist’s work environments?
- Skills utilization: Are kinesiologists making the best use of their abilities?