Exercise Physiologists Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for exercise physiologists in the U.S. is $59,460 ($28.59 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $59,460
- Mean annual wage
- $60,940
- Median hourly wage
- $28.59
- Employment
- 8,560
8,560 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $42,760 | $20.56 |
| 25th percentile | $49,620 | $23.86 |
| Median (50th) | $59,460 | $28.59 |
| 75th percentile | $67,230 | $32.32 |
| 90th percentile | $80,560 | $38.73 |
Highest-paying states for exercise physiologists
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $81,310 | 160 |
| Oregon | $71,630 | 80 |
| Minnesota | $67,230 | 250 |
| Massachusetts | $65,950 | 180 |
| New Jersey | $64,680 | 130 |
| Colorado | $63,800 | 370 |
| New Hampshire | $63,590 | 50 |
| Wisconsin | $63,210 | 340 |
| Connecticut | $62,510 | 100 |
| California | $62,440 | 640 |
Lowest-paying states
- Mississippi: $43,060 median annual wage
- Utah: $43,850 median annual wage
- South Carolina: $46,550 median annual wage
- Pennsylvania: $48,040 median annual wage
- Arkansas: $48,850 median annual wage
About this occupation
Assess, plan, or implement fitness programs that include exercise or physical activities such as those designed to improve cardiorespiratory function, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, or flexibility.
Typical tasks
- Demonstrate correct use of exercise equipment or performance of exercise routines.
- Supervise maintenance of exercise or exercise testing equipment.
- Present exercise knowledge, program information, or research study findings at professional meetings or conferences.
- Measure amount of body fat, using such equipment as hydrostatic scale, skinfold calipers, or tape measures.
- Evaluate staff performance in leading group exercise or conducting diagnostic tests.
- Mentor or train staff to lead group exercise.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Bachelor's degree
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 0.8% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 2.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 3.6% |
| Associate's degree | 3.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 21.3% |
| Master's degree | 61.3% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 6.3% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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