Exercise Physiologists Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $59,460 · Median hourly: $28.59 · Employment: 8,560
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $42,760 | $20.56 |
| 25th | $49,620 | $23.86 |
| Median | $59,460 | $28.59 |
| 75th | $67,230 | $32.32 |
| 90th | $80,560 | $38.73 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 29-1128
- Total U.S. employment: 8,560
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
Reading the data
Pay spans a wide range: workers at the 10th percentile earn about $42,760, while those at the 90th percentile earn about $80,560 — a 1.9x gap between entry-level and top earners.
With approximately 8,560 exercise physiologists employed, this is a modest occupation in the labor market.
Exercise Physiologists Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $50,820 | $24.43 | -14.5% | 70 |
| Arizona | $62,350 | $29.98 | +4.9% | 220 |
| Arkansas | $48,850 | $23.49 | -17.8% | 40 |
| California | $62,440 | $30.02 | +5.0% | 640 |
| Colorado | $63,800 | $30.67 | +7.3% | 370 |
| Connecticut | $62,510 | $30.05 | +5.1% | 100 |
| Delaware | $57,940 | $27.85 | -2.6% | 90 |
| Florida | $60,100 | $28.89 | +1.1% | 330 |
| Georgia | $58,170 | $27.97 | -2.2% | 210 |
| Idaho | $56,750 | $27.29 | -4.6% | 40 |
| Illinois | $60,130 | $28.91 | +1.1% | 300 |
| Indiana | $49,740 | $23.92 | -16.3% | 310 |
| Iowa | $56,640 | $27.23 | -4.7% | 50 |
| Kansas | $59,090 | $28.41 | -0.6% | 60 |
| Kentucky | $51,070 | $24.55 | -14.1% | 60 |
| Louisiana | $52,450 | $25.22 | -11.8% | 40 |
| Maryland | $62,220 | $29.92 | +4.6% | 90 |
| Massachusetts | $65,950 | $31.71 | +10.9% | 180 |
| Michigan | $55,080 | $26.48 | -7.4% | 570 |
| Minnesota | $67,230 | $32.32 | +13.1% | 250 |
| Mississippi | $43,060 | $20.70 | -27.6% | 30 |
| Missouri | $52,570 | $25.27 | -11.6% | 160 |
| Nevada | $55,240 | $26.56 | -7.1% | 0 |
| New Hampshire | $63,590 | $30.57 | +6.9% | 50 |
| New Jersey | $64,680 | $31.10 | +8.8% | 130 |
| New York | $59,940 | $28.82 | +0.8% | 360 |
| North Carolina | $52,450 | $25.22 | -11.8% | 370 |
| North Dakota | $50,430 | $24.24 | -15.2% | 50 |
| Ohio | $51,660 | $24.84 | -13.1% | 340 |
| Oklahoma | $49,190 | $23.65 | -17.3% | 80 |
| Oregon | $71,630 | $34.44 | +20.5% | 80 |
| Pennsylvania | $48,040 | $23.10 | -19.2% | 640 |
| South Carolina | $46,550 | $22.38 | -21.7% | 230 |
| South Dakota | $51,630 | $24.82 | -13.2% | 30 |
| Tennessee | $53,570 | $25.75 | -9.9% | 140 |
| Texas | $56,780 | $27.30 | -4.5% | 520 |
| Utah | $43,850 | $21.08 | -26.3% | 220 |
| Virginia | $52,400 | $25.19 | -11.9% | 240 |
| Washington | $81,310 | $39.09 | +36.7% | 160 |
| West Virginia | $50,270 | $24.17 | -15.5% | 60 |
| Wisconsin | $63,210 | $30.39 | +6.3% | 340 |
| Wyoming | $62,070 | $29.84 | +4.4% | 0 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for exercise physiologists?
The median annual wage for exercise physiologists is $59,460 ($28.59 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays exercise physiologists the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many exercise physiologists are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 8,560 exercise physiologists employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do exercise physiologists make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $28.59. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.