How much does an exercise physiologist make in North Carolina?
$52,450a year
Median yearly pay for exercise physiologists in North Carolina. That is $25.22 an hour or $4,371 a month.
- Hourly
- $25.22
- Vs. national median
- -12%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 370
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,900Median: $52,450Highest 10%: $71,270
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,900 | $21.11 | |
| 25th | $49,090 | $23.60 | |
| Median | $52,450 | $25.22 | |
| 75th | $62,870 | $30.23 | |
| 90th | $71,270 | $34.26 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Raleigh, NC | $66,060 |
| Wilmington, NC | $55,200 |
| Charlotte, NC | $53,250 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $50,230 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $45,830 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for exercise physiologists.
| 25. Tennessee | $53,570 |
| 26. Missouri | $52,570 |
| 27. Louisiana | $52,450 |
| 28. North Carolina | $52,450 |
| 29. Virginia | $52,400 |
| 30. Ohio | $51,660 |
| 31. South Dakota | $51,630 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an exercise physiologist make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $25.22 ($52,450 a year).
Do exercise physiologists make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $52,450 against $59,460 nationally, 12% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for exercise physiologist pay?
North Carolina ranks 28 of 42 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays exercise physiologists the most?
Raleigh-Cary, NC, with a median of $66,060 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.