The average salary for a exercise physiologist in the United States is $57,050, but the range typically falls between $45,870 and $64,110. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $27.43, with a range between $22.06 and $30.82.
There are approximately 8,060 people employed as a exercise physiologist in the United States. With Texas, California, Florida employing the highest number of exercise physiologists.The state with the best pay for a exercise physiologist is Oregon, with an average annual salary of $73,820, while California has the lowest average annual salary of $49,700.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $35,460 | $17.05 |
| 25th Percentile | $45,870 | $22.06 |
| Median | $54,860 | $26.38 |
| 75th Percentile | $64,110 | $30.82 |
| 90th Percentile | $77,680 | $37.35 |
The salary of a exercise physiologist can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a exercise physiologist in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for exercise physiologists are Oregon, Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts, Texas while the worst states are California, Mississippi, Utah, Arkansas, Delaware.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $37,650 | $50,460 | $73,600 |
| Arizona | $49,930 | $64,380 | $82,830 |
| Arkansas | $41,600 | $47,670 | $57,980 |
| California | $33,360 | $49,700 | $87,030 |
| Colorado | $36,830 | $52,980 | $68,220 |
| Connecticut | $52,460 | $69,100 | $89,530 |
| Delaware | $33,170 | $48,220 | $69,450 |
| Florida | $42,920 | $56,530 | $62,560 |
| Georgia | $42,540 | $65,140 | $114,400 |
| Idaho | $34,620 | $47,540 | $54,620 |
| Illinois | $49,080 | $63,970 | $81,350 |
| Indiana | $47,100 | $67,500 | $88,320 |
| Iowa | $41,980 | $55,410 | $71,790 |
| Kentucky | $42,030 | $50,000 | $61,670 |
| Maryland | $49,380 | $59,660 | $76,640 |
| Massachusetts | $51,860 | $69,530 | $90,280 |
| Michigan | $44,050 | $53,680 | $65,010 |
| Minnesota | $53,470 | $66,460 | $81,530 |
| Mississippi | $25,470 | $49,100 | $87,530 |
| Missouri | $43,760 | $55,610 | $63,380 |
| Nebraska | $47,770 | $56,740 | $62,150 |
| New Hampshire | $51,530 | $64,030 | $77,780 |
| New Jersey | $53,050 | $64,290 | $76,380 |
| New York | $45,000 | $72,730 | $104,980 |
| North Carolina | $42,640 | $54,830 | $69,640 |
| Ohio | $44,430 | $55,510 | $72,220 |
| Oklahoma | $35,110 | $46,070 | $61,790 |
| Oregon | $55,760 | $73,820 | $90,770 |
| Pennsylvania | $44,270 | $55,140 | $71,910 |
| South Carolina | $34,260 | $46,480 | $63,090 |
| Tennessee | $39,520 | $55,600 | $73,690 |
| Texas | $34,620 | $59,280 | $77,090 |
| Utah | $28,750 | $46,970 | $67,050 |
| Virginia | $42,830 | $60,220 | $88,800 |
| Washington | $49,140 | $60,360 | $79,860 |
| West Virginia | $46,160 | $54,070 | $63,770 |
| Wisconsin | $50,680 | $60,890 | $72,800 |
Even between cities, the salary of a exercise physiologist can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for exercise physiologists is San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara area, CA with an average salary of $73,840.The city with the lowest average salary for exercise physiologists is Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford area, FL with an average salary of $44,260.
Areas with highest average salaries for exercise physiologists
Areas with lowest average salaries for exercise physiologists
The number of exercise physiologists in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of exercise physiologists has increased by 730. On average, the number of exercise physiologists has been increasing by 2.5% each year. The salary of exercise physiologists has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of exercise physiologists has increased by $3,030. On average, the salary of exercise physiologists has been increasing by 1.4% each year.
Exercise Physiologists are part of the healthcare practitioners and technical occupations group. Below is a comparison of the average annual salary for exercise physiologists compared to other jobs in the same occupation group. View all healthcare practitioners and technical occupations jobs here.
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