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How much does an exercise physiologist make in Sacramento?

$63,730a year

Median yearly pay for exercise physiologists in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $30.64 an hour or $5,311 a month.

Hourly
$30.64
Vs. national median
+7%
Rank among cities
13 of 54
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $54,930Median: $63,730Highest 10%: $135,500
PercentileYearlyHourly
10th$54,930$26.41
25th$54,930$26.41
Median$63,730$30.64
75th$105,200$50.57
90th$135,500$65.13

Other cities in California

Median yearly pay for exercise physiologists.

Los Angeles, CA$79,840
San Francisco, CA$62,440
San Diego, CA$55,770
Riverside, CA$52,950
Exercise Physiologist salary in California Exercise Physiologist salary in all states

Related jobs in Sacramento

Same field, median yearly pay.

Pediatrician$395,000
General Internal Medicine Physician$361,600
Family Medicine Physician$345,300
Orthopedic Surgeon$312,600
Physician$308,300
Anesthesiologist$239,200
Obstetrician and Gynecologist$239,200
Surgeon$239,200
Psychiatrist$230,600
Podiatrist$206,200
Salaries for every job in Sacramento, CA

Frequently asked questions

How much does an exercise physiologist make an hour in Sacramento?

The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $30.64 ($63,730 a year).

Do exercise physiologists make more in Sacramento than the national average?

Yes: $63,730 against $59,460 nationally, 7% more.

How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?

The median in California is $62,440, so Sacramento pays 2% more.

Where does Sacramento rank for exercise physiologist pay?

13 of 54 metro areas with data.

How much does an exercise physiologist make starting out in Sacramento?

The lowest-paid 10% make $54,930 or less a year; the top 10% make $135,500 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.