How much does an exercise physiologist make in California?
$62,440a year
Median yearly pay for exercise physiologists in California. That is $30.02 an hour or $5,203 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.02
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among states
- 10 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 640
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,970Median: $62,440Highest 10%: $106,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,970 | $17.77 | |
| 25th | $54,900 | $26.39 | |
| Median | $62,440 | $30.02 | |
| 75th | $81,330 | $39.10 | |
| 90th | $106,300 | $51.10 |
Cities in California
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Los Angeles, CA | $79,840 |
| San Jose, CA | $63,960 |
| Sacramento, CA | $63,730 |
| San Francisco, CA | $62,440 |
| San Diego, CA | $55,770 |
| Riverside, CA | $52,950 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for exercise physiologists.
| 7. New Hampshire | $63,590 |
| 8. Wisconsin | $63,210 |
| 9. Connecticut | $62,510 |
| 10. California | $62,440 |
| 11. Arizona | $62,350 |
| 12. Maryland | $62,220 |
| 13. Wyoming | $62,070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an exercise physiologist make an hour in California?
The median hourly pay in California is $30.02 ($62,440 a year).
Do exercise physiologists make more in California than the national average?
Yes: $62,440 against $59,460 nationally, 5% more.
Where does California rank for exercise physiologist pay?
California ranks 10 of 42 states.
Which city in California pays exercise physiologists the most?
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA, with a median of $79,840 a year.
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.