How much does an exercise physiologist make in Chicago?
$63,570a year
Median yearly pay for exercise physiologists in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $30.56 an hour or $5,298 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.56
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 14 of 54
- Jobs in the area
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,920Median: $63,570Highest 10%: $84,020
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,920 | $24.48 | |
| 25th | $56,860 | $27.34 | |
| Median | $63,570 | $30.56 | |
| 75th | $76,490 | $36.77 | |
| 90th | $84,020 | $40.39 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for exercise physiologists.
| St. Louis, MO | $50,470 |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $479,900 |
| Cardiologist | $475,600 |
| Surgeon | $462,600 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $446,500 |
| Dermatologist | $435,800 |
| Physician | $336,700 |
| Ophthalmologist | $284,600 |
| Dentist | $269,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $265,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $258,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an exercise physiologist make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $30.56 ($63,570 a year).
Do exercise physiologists make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $63,570 against $59,460 nationally, 7% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $60,130, so Chicago pays 6% more.
Where does Chicago rank for exercise physiologist pay?
14 of 54 metro areas with data.
How much does an exercise physiologist make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,920 or less a year; the top 10% make $84,020 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.