SOC 29-1128 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Exercise Physiologists — San Francisco
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA · 5 metro areas compared
At $62,440, median pay for Exercise Physiologists in San Francisco, CA tracks the national median of $59,460 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $62,440, median pay for Exercise Physiologists in San Francisco, CA tracks the national median of $59,460 closely. Pay ranges from under $62,440 at the tenth percentile to more than $62,440 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $62,440 to $62,440.
Within the state, Los Angeles records the highest median at $79,840. Of the 688 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 467th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,440 | +5.0% |
| 25th | $62,440 | +5.0% |
| Median (50th) | $62,440 | +5.0% |
| 75th | $62,440 | +5.0% |
| 90th | $62,440 | +5.0% |
| Mean | $64,990 | +9.3% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Angeles | $79,840 | — | |
| 2 | San Jose | $63,960 | 40 | |
| 3 | Sacramento | $63,730 | — | |
| 4 | San Diego | $55,770 | 80 | |
| 5 | Riverside | $52,950 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in San Francisco run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $62,440 buys what $56,405 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 5.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$62,440as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$56,405US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $62,440 a year, 5.0% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $62,440 to $62,440 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Los Angeles, at $79,840.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Exercise Physiologists in San Francisco, CA?
The median annual wage is $62,440, or $30.02 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $59,460, so pay in San Francisco, CA is 5.0% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in San Francisco, CA earns more than $62,440 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $62,440 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Los Angeles, at $79,840 per year.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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