How much does an exercise physiologist make in Los Angeles?
$79,840a year
Median yearly pay for exercise physiologists in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area. That is $38.38 an hour or $6,653 a month.
- Hourly
- $38.38
- Vs. national median
- +34%
- Rank among cities
- 2 of 54
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,900Median: $79,840Highest 10%: $109,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,900 | $17.74 | |
| 25th | $54,900 | $26.39 | |
| Median | $79,840 | $38.38 | |
| 75th | $100,300 | $48.22 | |
| 90th | $109,800 | $52.78 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for exercise physiologists.
| Sacramento, CA | $63,730 |
| San Francisco, CA | $62,440 |
| San Diego, CA | $55,770 |
| Riverside, CA | $52,950 |
Related jobs in Los Angeles
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $488,700 |
| Ophthalmologist | $433,500 |
| Psychiatrist | $370,500 |
| Physician | $319,300 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $313,800 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $304,000 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $301,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $282,900 |
| Dentist | $241,100 |
| Orthodontist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an exercise physiologist make an hour in Los Angeles?
The median hourly pay in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area is $38.38 ($79,840 a year).
Do exercise physiologists make more in Los Angeles than the national average?
Yes: $79,840 against $59,460 nationally, 34% more.
How does Los Angeles compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $62,440, so Los Angeles pays 28% more.
Where does Los Angeles rank for exercise physiologist pay?
2 of 54 metro areas with data.
How much does an exercise physiologist make starting out in Los Angeles?
The lowest-paid 10% make $36,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $109,800 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.