Exercise Physiologists pay in the United States

In the U.S., the median pay for exercise physiologists is $28.59 an hour ($59,460 a year). About 8,560 people work in this job there.

$28.59Median hourly pay
$49,620–$67,230Middle half of workers, yearly
8,560People in this job in the U.S.

Pay range for exercise physiologists in the U.S.

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$20.56$42,760
25% of workers$23.86$49,620
Half of workers (median)$28.59$59,460
75% of workers$32.32$67,230
90% of workers$38.73$80,560

Best-paying states for exercise physiologists

StateMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Washington$81,310160
Oregon$71,63080
Minnesota$67,230250
Massachusetts$65,950180
New Jersey$64,680130
Colorado$63,800370
New Hampshire$63,59050
Wisconsin$63,210340
Connecticut$62,510100
California$62,440640

Pay by state

Education, experience and outlook for exercise physiologists

  • Typical education to start: Bachelor's degree (BLS)
  • Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
  • Job outlook: +12.8% over ten years, much faster than average · about 1,400 openings a year (BLS)

Related jobs in the U.S.

JobMedian yearly pay
Physicians, All Other$265,930
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$47,160
Physical Therapists$102,760
Occupational Therapists$100,330
Physical Therapist Assistants$68,380
Dietitians and Nutritionists$76,400
Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$74,310
Athletic Trainers$62,520

Other job titles for this job

Applied Exercise PhysiologistBariatric Weight Loss CounselorCardiac Exercise PhysiologistCardiac Exercise SpecialistCardiac Rehabilitation Exercise PhysiologistCardiopulmonary Rehabilitation PractitionerCardiopulmonary Rehabilitation TherapistCertified Exercise PhysiologistCertified EpClinical Cardiac Exercise PhysiologistClinical Exercise PhysiologistClinical Exercise Specialist

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.