How much does an exercise physiologist make in Columbus?
$51,230a year
Median yearly pay for exercise physiologists in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $24.63 an hour or $4,269 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.63
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among cities
- 44 of 54
- Jobs in the area
- 60
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $49,600Median: $51,230Highest 10%: $69,470
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,600 | $23.85 | |
| 25th | $50,900 | $24.47 | |
| Median | $51,230 | $24.63 | |
| 75th | $61,060 | $29.36 | |
| 90th | $69,470 | $33.40 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for exercise physiologists.
| Dayton, OH | $59,650 |
| Cleveland, OH | $58,400 |
Related jobs in Columbus
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $609,500 |
| Anesthesiologist | $441,200 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $331,600 |
| Physician | $285,300 |
| Radiologist | $269,400 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $250,000 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $231,800 |
| Psychiatrist | $220,900 |
| Physician | $214,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an exercise physiologist make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $24.63 ($51,230 a year).
Do exercise physiologists make more in Columbus than the national average?
No: $51,230 against $59,460 nationally, 14% less.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $51,660, so Columbus pays 1% less.
Where does Columbus rank for exercise physiologist pay?
44 of 54 metro areas with data.
How much does an exercise physiologist make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,600 or less a year; the top 10% make $69,470 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.