How much does an exercise physiologist make in Madison?
$66,100a year
Median yearly pay for exercise physiologists in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $31.78 an hour or $5,508 a month.
- Hourly
- $31.78
- Vs. national median
- +11%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 54
- Jobs in the area
- 50
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,850Median: $66,100Highest 10%: $80,480
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,850 | $30.22 | |
| 25th | $62,980 | $30.28 | |
| Median | $66,100 | $31.78 | |
| 75th | $69,890 | $33.60 | |
| 90th | $80,480 | $38.69 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for exercise physiologists.
| Minneapolis, MN | $68,560 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $61,640 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $340,200 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $329,700 |
| Physician | $301,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $296,200 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $291,000 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $284,000 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $227,700 |
| Dentist | $176,500 |
| Pharmacist | $158,100 |
| Radiologist | $135,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an exercise physiologist make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $31.78 ($66,100 a year).
Do exercise physiologists make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $66,100 against $59,460 nationally, 11% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $63,210, so Madison pays 5% more.
Where does Madison rank for exercise physiologist pay?
7 of 54 metro areas with data.
How much does an exercise physiologist make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $62,850 or less a year; the top 10% make $80,480 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.