Exercise Physiologists Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for exercise physiologists is $59,460, or $28.59 per hour. About 8,560 people work in this occupation nationwide. Wages vary substantially by state — from $81,310 in Washington to $43,060 in Mississippi.
Wage distribution nationwide
Earnings spread across all U.S. workers in this occupation.
Salary by state
All 42 states with published data, ranked by median annual wage.
| # | State | Median annual | Median hourly | Employment | Location quotient |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $81,310 | $39.09 | 160 | 0.79 |
| 2 | Oregon | $71,630 | $34.44 | 80 | 0.72 |
| 3 | Minnesota | $67,230 | $32.32 | 250 | 1.51 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $65,950 | $31.71 | 180 | 0.90 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $64,680 | $31.10 | 130 | 0.53 |
| 6 | Colorado | $63,800 | $30.67 | 370 | 2.36 |
| 7 | New Hampshire | $63,590 | $30.57 | 50 | 1.32 |
| 8 | Wisconsin | $63,210 | $30.39 | 340 | 2.08 |
| 9 | Connecticut | $62,510 | $30.05 | 100 | 1.03 |
| 10 | California | $62,440 | $30.02 | 640 | 0.64 |
| 11 | Arizona | $62,350 | $29.98 | 220 | 1.24 |
| 12 | Maryland | $62,220 | $29.92 | 90 | 0.60 |
| 13 | Wyoming | $62,070 | $29.84 | — | — |
| 14 | Illinois | $60,130 | $28.91 | 300 | 0.89 |
| 15 | Florida | $60,100 | $28.89 | 330 | 0.60 |
| 16 | New York | $59,940 | $28.82 | 360 | 0.67 |
| 17 | Kansas | $59,090 | $28.41 | 60 | 0.72 |
| 18 | Georgia | $58,170 | $27.97 | 210 | 0.77 |
| 19 | Delaware | $57,940 | $27.85 | 90 | 3.51 |
| 20 | Texas | $56,780 | $27.30 | 520 | 0.67 |
| 21 | Idaho | $56,750 | $27.29 | 40 | 0.76 |
| 22 | Iowa | $56,640 | $27.23 | 50 | 0.54 |
| 23 | Nevada | $55,240 | $26.56 | — | — |
| 24 | Michigan | $55,080 | $26.48 | 570 | 2.34 |
| 25 | Tennessee | $53,570 | $25.75 | 140 | 0.80 |
| 26 | Missouri | $52,570 | $25.27 | 160 | 1.00 |
| 27 | North Carolina | $52,450 | $25.22 | 370 | 1.35 |
| 28 | Louisiana | $52,450 | $25.22 | 40 | 0.38 |
| 29 | Virginia | $52,400 | $25.19 | 240 | 1.07 |
| 30 | Ohio | $51,660 | $24.84 | 340 | 1.13 |
| 31 | South Dakota | $51,630 | $24.82 | 30 | 1.21 |
| 32 | Kentucky | $51,070 | $24.55 | 60 | 0.51 |
| 33 | Alabama | $50,820 | $24.43 | 70 | 0.56 |
| 34 | North Dakota | $50,430 | $24.24 | 50 | 2.00 |
| 35 | West Virginia | $50,270 | $24.17 | 60 | 1.54 |
| 36 | Indiana | $49,740 | $23.92 | 310 | 1.76 |
| 37 | Oklahoma | $49,190 | $23.65 | 80 | 0.88 |
| 38 | Arkansas | $48,850 | $23.49 | 40 | 0.50 |
| 39 | Pennsylvania | $48,040 | $23.10 | 640 | 1.90 |
| 40 | South Carolina | $46,550 | $22.38 | 230 | 1.83 |
| 41 | Utah | $43,850 | $21.08 | 220 | 2.26 |
| 42 | Mississippi | $43,060 | $20.70 | 30 | 0.53 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do exercise physiologists make?
The median annual wage for exercise physiologists in the United States is $59,460, or $28.59 per hour. Entry-level workers (10th percentile) earn $42,760, and the top 10% earn $80,560.
How many exercise physiologists are employed in the U.S.?
About 8,560 people work as exercise physiologists nationwide.
Which state pays exercise physiologists the most?
Washington pays the most at a median of $81,310, followed by Oregon ($71,630) and Minnesota ($67,230).
Which state pays exercise physiologists the least?
Mississippi has the lowest median at $43,060.
Where are exercise physiologists jobs most concentrated?
The location quotient measures employment concentration relative to the national average. The highest is Delaware at 3.51×.