SOC 29-1128 · May 2025 · United States
Exercise Physiologists
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Exercise Physiologists across the United States is $59,460 per year, measured over 8,560 jobs. The highest state median is in Washington, at $81,310.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Exercise Physiologists
Pay for this occupation varies by 88.8% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Washington pays $81,310 and Mississippi pays $43,060.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $81,310 | 160 | |
| 2 | Oregon | $71,630 | 80 | |
| 3 | Minnesota | $67,230 | 250 | |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $65,950 | 180 | |
| 5 | New Jersey | $64,680 | 130 | |
| 6 | Colorado | $63,800 | 370 | |
| 7 | New Hampshire | $63,590 | 50 | |
| 8 | Wisconsin | $63,210 | 340 | |
| 9 | Connecticut | $62,510 | 100 | |
| 10 | California | $62,440 | 640 |
States with the most Exercise Physiologists jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 640 | $62,440 | |
| 2 | Pennsylvania | 640 | $48,040 | |
| 3 | Michigan | 570 | $55,080 | |
| 4 | Texas | 520 | $56,780 | |
| 5 | Colorado | 370 | $63,800 | |
| 6 | North Carolina | 370 | $52,450 | |
| 7 | New York | 360 | $59,940 | |
| 8 | Ohio | 340 | $51,660 | |
| 9 | Wisconsin | 340 | $63,210 | |
| 10 | Florida | 330 | $60,100 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle | $84,300 | 100 |
| 2 | Los Angeles | $79,840 | — |
| 3 | Portland | $74,380 | 50 |
| 4 | Denver | $72,760 | 260 |
| 5 | Minneapolis | $68,560 | 180 |
| 6 | Phoenix | $66,210 | 180 |
| 7 | Madison | $66,100 | 50 |
| 8 | Raleigh | $66,060 | 30 |
| 9 | Nashville | $64,610 | 40 |
| 10 | Boston | $64,170 | 150 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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