Exercise Physiologists pay in California
In California, the median pay for exercise physiologists is $30.02 an hour ($62,440 a year). About 640 people work in this job there.
That is 5% higher than the U.S. median ($59,460). California ranks 10th of 42 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for exercise physiologists in California
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.77 | $36,970 |
| 25% of workers | $26.40 | $54,900 |
| Half of workers (median) | $30.02 | $62,440 |
| 75% of workers | $39.10 | $81,330 |
| 90% of workers | $51.10 | $106,290 |
Exercise Physiologists pay in California metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim | $79,840 | 0 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara | $63,960 | 40 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom | $63,730 | 0 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont | $62,440 | 0 |
| San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad | $55,770 | 80 |
| Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario | $52,950 | 50 |
California unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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 California
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $57,990 |
| Physical Therapists | $124,190 |
| Physicians, All Other | $281,590 |
| Occupational Therapists | $124,510 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | $83,110 |
| Dietitians and Nutritionists | $98,850 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $78,170 |
| Recreational Therapists | $98,170 |
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