How much does an exercise physiologist make in Seattle?
$84,300a year
Median yearly pay for exercise physiologists in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $40.53 an hour or $7,025 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.53
- Vs. national median
- +42%
- Rank among cities
- 1 of 54
- Jobs in the area
- 100
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $80,370Median: $84,300Highest 10%: $97,620
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,370 | $38.64 | |
| 25th | $80,740 | $38.82 | |
| Median | $84,300 | $40.53 | |
| 75th | $95,330 | $45.83 | |
| 90th | $97,620 | $46.93 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for exercise physiologists.
| Portland, OR | $74,380 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $662,800 |
| Anesthesiologist | $646,900 |
| Dermatologist | $641,200 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $576,100 |
| Surgeon | $504,400 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $380,900 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $343,100 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $340,000 |
| Neurologist | $331,100 |
| Physician | $330,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does an exercise physiologist make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $40.53 ($84,300 a year).
Do exercise physiologists make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $84,300 against $59,460 nationally, 42% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $81,310, so Seattle pays 4% more.
Where does Seattle rank for exercise physiologist pay?
1 of 54 metro areas with data.
How much does an exercise physiologist make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $80,370 or less a year; the top 10% make $97,620 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.