The average salary for an exercise physiologist in the United States is around $49,170 per year.
Avg Salary
Exercise physiologists earn an average yearly salary of $49,170.
Wages typically start from $34,990 and go up to $69,097.
23% below national average Updated in 2019
Exercise physiologist earnings by seniority
Top-level exercise physiologist earnings begin at:
$33.22 per hour
$69,097 per year
Senior-level exercise physiologist earnings begin at:
$28.27 per hour
$58,812 per year
Mid-level exercise physiologist earnings begin at:
$23.64 per hour
$49,170 per year
Junior-level exercise physiologist earnings begin at:
$19.76 per hour
$41,109 per year
Starting level exercise physiologist earnings begin at:
$16.82 per hour
$34,990 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Exercise physiologist salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Arkansas | $66,520 |
| California | $65,720 |
| New York | $58,980 |
| Virginia | $56,780 |
| Minnesota | $56,720 |
| Kansas | $56,440 |
| Connecticut | $55,340 |
| Massachusetts | $54,480 |
| Wisconsin | $53,660 |
| Oregon | $53,400 |
| New Hampshire | $51,040 |
| Louisiana | $50,870 |
| Missouri | $50,690 |
| Florida | $50,270 |
| New Jersey | $49,860 |
| Indiana | $49,750 |
| Ohio | $49,000 |
| Arizona | $48,894 |
| Maryland | $48,610 |
| Michigan | $47,760 |
| Washington | $47,710 |
| Colorado | $47,620 |
| Nebraska | $47,460 |
| Iowa | $47,400 |
| Utah | $47,360 |
| South Dakota | $46,220 |
| North Carolina | $46,200 |
| Georgia | $46,030 |
| Illinois | $45,140 |
| Tennessee | $44,800 |
| Alabama | $43,710 |
| Pennsylvania | $43,595 |
| Texas | $43,320 |
| Kentucky | $43,204 |
| South Carolina | $41,080 |
| Oklahoma | $40,010 |
| West Virginia | $39,860 |
| Delaware | $39,630 |
| Mississippi | $36,830 |
How do exercise physiologist salaries compare to similar careers?
Exercise physiologists earn about the same as related careers in the United States. On average, they make less than radiologic technologists but more than surgical technologists.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Radiologic technologist salary | $54K |
| Hearing aid specialist salary | $53K |
| Respiratory therapist salary | $53K |
| Occupational therapist assistant salary | $51K |
| Athletic trainer salary | $49K |
| Exercise physiologist salary | $49K |
| Licensed practical nurse salary | $45K |
| Fitness trainer salary | $40K |
| Sports scout salary | $35K |
| Surgical technologist salary | $42K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)