SOC 291128

Exercise Physiologists

Assess, plan, or implement fitness programs that include exercise or physical activities such as those designed to improve cardiorespiratory function, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, or flexibility. Excludes "Physical Therapists" (29-1123), "Athletic Trainers" (29-9091), and "Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors" (39-9031).

National Median

$58,160

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$58,160

Entry Level (10th pct)

$40,930

Experienced (90th pct)

$79,830

Total Employed

8,110

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$40,930 - $48,650
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$48,650 - $65,430
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$65,430 - $79,830

Highest Paying Locations for Exercise Physiologists

Maine

$87,300

+50.1% vs national

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

$84,390

+45.1% vs national

Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

$81,260

+39.7% vs national

Washington

$80,850

+39.0% vs national

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

$74,840

+28.7% vs national

Exercise Physiologists Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Maine	$87,300	40
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$84,390	30
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$81,260	90
Washington	$80,850	140
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$74,840	220
New York	$73,250	240
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$73,090	N/A
Oregon	$69,180	60
Massachusetts	$68,950	150
Connecticut	$68,590	40
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN	$67,690	220
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH	$65,640	120
Ann Arbor, MI	$65,430	50
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL	$64,990	N/A
Raleigh-Cary, NC	$63,750	30
Madison, WI	$63,250	40
Richmond, VA	$62,570	50
Florida	$62,570	750
California	$61,930	N/A
Minnesota	$61,690	150
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO	$61,640	140
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD	$61,590	190
New Hampshire	$61,420	40
Fort Collins-Loveland, CO	$61,300	40
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$61,280	90
Illinois	$61,270	310
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$61,110	60
Indiana	$61,080	170
Colorado	$61,060	290
Wisconsin	$60,890	290
Nebraska	$60,670	30
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI	$60,610	80
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN	$60,520	70
New Jersey	$60,340	110
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ	$60,070	30
Akron, OH	$59,500	30
Arizona	$59,460	130
Virginia	$59,390	190
Maryland	$59,350	60
Wyoming	$59,280	30
Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN	$59,140	60
Pennsylvania	$58,890	350
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD	$58,810	30
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ	$58,740	90
Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN	$58,610	N/A
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX	$58,490	220
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC	$58,400	30
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA	$57,870	100
Columbus, OH	$57,510	70
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX	$56,970	200

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Exercise Physiologists?

The national median annual salary for Exercise Physiologists is $58,160, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Exercise Physiologistss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Exercise Physiologistss is Maine, with a median salary of $87,300.

How much can an experienced Exercise Physiologists make?

Top-earning Exercise Physiologistss (90th percentile) make $79,830 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.