How much does an exercise physiologist make in Boston?
$64,170a year
Median yearly pay for exercise physiologists in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $30.85 an hour or $5,348 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.85
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 10 of 54
- Jobs in the area
- 150
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $60,660Median: $64,170Highest 10%: $94,980
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $60,660 | $29.16 | |
| 25th | $62,410 | $30.00 | |
| Median | $64,170 | $30.85 | |
| 75th | $77,500 | $37.26 | |
| 90th | $94,980 | $45.66 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for exercise physiologists.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Boston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $409,700 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $394,700 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $392,300 |
| Surgeon | $386,300 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $356,200 |
| Ophthalmologist | $325,200 |
| Physician | $285,200 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $284,000 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $243,200 |
| Podiatrist | $240,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an exercise physiologist make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $30.85 ($64,170 a year).
Do exercise physiologists make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $64,170 against $59,460 nationally, 8% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $65,950, so Boston pays 3% less.
Where does Boston rank for exercise physiologist pay?
10 of 54 metro areas with data.
How much does an exercise physiologist make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $60,660 or less a year; the top 10% make $94,980 or more.
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.