How much does an exercise physiologist make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $28.59 an hour or $4,955 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.59
- Average (mean)
- $60,940
- Jobs
- 8,560
| Percentile | Yearly | 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 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Washington | $81,310 |
| Oregon | $71,630 |
| Minnesota | $67,230 |
| Massachusetts | $65,950 |
| New Jersey | $64,680 |
| Colorado | $63,800 |
| New Hampshire | $63,590 |
| Wisconsin | $63,210 |
| Connecticut | $62,510 |
| California | $62,440 |
| Arizona | $62,350 |
| Maryland | $62,220 |
| Wyoming | $62,070 |
| Illinois | $60,130 |
| Florida | $60,100 |
| New York | $59,940 |
| Kansas | $59,090 |
| Georgia | $58,170 |
| Delaware | $57,940 |
| Texas | $56,780 |
| Idaho | $56,750 |
| Iowa | $56,640 |
| Nevada | $55,240 |
| Michigan | $55,080 |
| Tennessee | $53,570 |
| Missouri | $52,570 |
| Louisiana | $52,450 |
| North Carolina | $52,450 |
| Virginia | $52,400 |
| Ohio | $51,660 |
| South Dakota | $51,630 |
| Kentucky | $51,070 |
| Alabama | $50,820 |
| North Dakota | $50,430 |
| West Virginia | $50,270 |
| Indiana | $49,740 |
| Oklahoma | $49,190 |
| Arkansas | $48,850 |
| Pennsylvania | $48,040 |
| South Carolina | $46,550 |
| Utah | $43,850 |
| Mississippi | $43,060 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Seattle, WA | $84,300 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $79,840 |
| Portland, OR | $74,380 |
| Denver, CO | $72,760 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $68,560 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $66,210 |
| Madison, WI | $66,100 |
| Raleigh, NC | $66,060 |
| Nashville, TN | $64,610 |
| Boston, MA | $64,170 |
| San Jose, CA | $63,960 |
| Richmond, VA | $63,840 |
| Sacramento, CA | $63,730 |
| Chicago, IL | $63,570 |
| Washington, DC | $63,480 |
In other countries
Exercise Physiologist belongs to the international group "Physiotherapists".
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- Recreational Therapist$61,960
- Respiratory Therapist$82,280
- Speech-Language Pathologist$97,870
- Therapist$77,930
- Veterinarian$130,100
- Registered Nurse$97,550
- Nurse Anesthetist$236,600
Frequently asked questions
How much does an exercise physiologist make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $28.59 ($59,460 a year).
How much does an exercise physiologist make a month?
About $4,955 a month before tax, based on a median of $59,460 a year.
How much does an exercise physiologist make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $42,760 or less a year ($20.56 an hour); the top 10% make $80,560 or more.
Which state pays exercise physiologists the most?
Washington, with a median of $81,310 a year, followed by Oregon ($71,630) and Minnesota ($67,230).
Which city pays exercise physiologists the most?
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA, with a median of $84,300 a year.
How many exercise physiologists are there in the United States?
About 8,560 people work as exercise physiologists.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.