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Top 15 cities for exercise physiologists by average salary
| Seattle, WA | $86,570 |
|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | $84,250 |
| Sacramento, CA | $80,000 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $76,760 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $74,830 |
| Portland, OR | $72,350 |
| New York, NY | $72,310 |
| Boston, MA | $71,960 |
| Tampa, FL | $71,710 |
| Richmond, VA | $69,110 |
| Nashville, TN | $68,430 |
| Chicago, IL | $67,920 |
| Madison, WI | $67,230 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $67,090 |
| Atlanta, GA | $66,300 |
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Exercise Physiologists salary by state
Washington pays exercise physiologists the most statewide, $81,870 a year on average. Statewide columns cover every employer in the state; city columns cover the metro areas we publish.
| State | Statewide average | Statewide median | Jobs | Metros | Highest city average | Lowest city average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $81,870 | $81,310 | 160 | 1 | $86,570 | $86,570 |
| Minnesota | $72,750 | $67,230 | 250 | 1 | $74,830 | $74,830 |
| Massachusetts | $72,210 | $65,950 | 180 | 1 | $71,960 | $71,960 |
| Wyoming | $71,380 | $62,070 | n/a | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| New York | $71,360 | $59,940 | 360 | 1 | $72,310 | $72,310 |
| Oregon | $71,030 | $71,630 | 80 | 1 | $72,350 | $72,350 |
| California | $69,250 | $62,440 | 640 | 6 | $84,250 | $59,170 |
| New Jersey | $67,870 | $64,680 | 130 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Arizona | $66,200 | $62,350 | 220 | 1 | $67,090 | $67,090 |
| Illinois | $65,960 | $60,130 | 300 | 1 | $67,920 | $67,920 |
| Wisconsin | $65,570 | $63,210 | 340 | 2 | $67,230 | $63,640 |
| New Hampshire | $65,490 | $63,590 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Washington, D.C. | n/a | n/a | n/a | 1 | $65,150 | $65,150 |
| Georgia | $63,520 | $58,170 | 210 | 1 | $66,300 | $66,300 |
| Colorado | $63,230 | $63,800 | 370 | 2 | $65,050 | $56,550 |
| Connecticut | $63,140 | $62,510 | 100 | 1 | $65,490 | $65,490 |
| Maryland | $63,100 | $62,220 | 90 | 1 | $60,360 | $60,360 |
| Florida | $62,340 | $60,100 | 330 | 4 | $71,710 | $55,960 |
| Iowa | $60,200 | $56,640 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Delaware | $59,250 | $57,940 | 90 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Virginia | $59,230 | $52,400 | 240 | 2 | $69,110 | $52,230 |
| Idaho | $58,750 | $56,750 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Kansas | $57,900 | $59,090 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Nevada | $57,640 | $55,240 | n/a | 1 | $57,840 | $57,840 |
| Texas | $57,340 | $56,780 | 520 | 4 | $61,340 | $56,170 |
| Ohio | $57,030 | $51,660 | 340 | 5 | $64,500 | $53,840 |
| South Dakota | $57,010 | $51,630 | 30 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| North Carolina | $56,850 | $52,450 | 370 | 4 | $63,040 | $55,920 |
| Michigan | $56,820 | $55,080 | 570 | 2 | $57,920 | $56,280 |
| Tennessee | $56,660 | $53,570 | 140 | 1 | $68,430 | $68,430 |
| West Virginia | $56,420 | $50,270 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Louisiana | $56,020 | $52,450 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Missouri | $55,370 | $52,570 | 160 | 2 | $59,580 | $55,070 |
| Indiana | $54,440 | $49,740 | 310 | 1 | $49,060 | $49,060 |
| Alabama | $54,400 | $50,820 | 70 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Kentucky | $53,410 | $51,070 | 60 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Arkansas | $52,780 | $48,850 | 40 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| North Dakota | $52,770 | $50,430 | 50 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Pennsylvania | $51,910 | $48,040 | 640 | 4 | $57,980 | $50,320 |
| Mississippi | $51,100 | $43,060 | 30 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Oklahoma | $49,640 | $49,190 | 80 | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| South Carolina | $47,810 | $46,550 | 230 | 1 | $51,020 | $51,020 |
| Utah | $47,440 | $43,850 | 220 | 2 | $55,550 | $39,170 |
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Exercise Physiologists salary in every city we cover
Sort by any column. Each city links to its pay range, take-home pay and cost of living.
| Metro area | Average | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | $86,570 | $84,300 | $41.62 | 100 |
| San Jose, CA | $84,250 | $63,960 | $40.51 | 40 |
| Sacramento, CA | $80,000 | $63,730 | $38.46 | n/a |
| Los Angeles, CA | $76,760 | $79,840 | $36.90 | n/a |
| Minneapolis, MN | $74,830 | $68,560 | $35.97 | 180 |
| Portland, OR | $72,350 | $74,380 | $34.78 | 50 |
| New York, NY | $72,310 | $61,380 | $34.77 | 330 |
| Boston, MA | $71,960 | $64,170 | $34.60 | 150 |
| Tampa, FL | $71,710 | $62,200 | $34.48 | 60 |
| Richmond, VA | $69,110 | $63,840 | $33.23 | 60 |
| Nashville, TN | $68,430 | $64,610 | $32.90 | 40 |
| Chicago, IL | $67,920 | $63,570 | $32.66 | 220 |
| Madison, WI | $67,230 | $66,100 | $32.32 | 50 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $67,090 | $66,210 | $32.26 | 180 |
| Atlanta, GA | $66,300 | $60,360 | $31.88 | 120 |
| Hartford, CT | $65,490 | $62,670 | $31.49 | 30 |
| Washington, DC | $65,150 | $63,480 | $31.32 | 90 |
| Denver, CO | $65,050 | $72,760 | $31.27 | 260 |
| San Francisco, CA | $64,990 | $62,440 | $31.24 | n/a |
| Cincinnati, OH | $64,500 | $61,510 | $31.01 | 40 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $63,640 | $61,640 | $30.60 | 90 |
| Raleigh, NC | $63,040 | $66,060 | $30.31 | 30 |
| Miami, FL | $62,950 | $62,680 | $30.27 | 90 |
| Dallas, TX | $61,340 | $58,580 | $29.49 | 130 |
| Riverside, CA | $60,910 | $52,950 | $29.28 | 50 |
| Houston, TX | $60,570 | $57,590 | $29.12 | 120 |
| Baltimore, MD | $60,360 | $61,430 | $29.02 | 40 |
| Kansas City, MO | $59,580 | $61,600 | $28.64 | 70 |
| San Diego, CA | $59,170 | $55,770 | $28.45 | 80 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $58,560 | $58,520 | $28.15 | 30 |
| Cleveland, OH | $58,530 | $58,400 | $28.14 | 70 |
| Allentown, PA | $57,980 | $58,260 | $27.88 | 50 |
| Detroit, MI | $57,920 | $55,700 | $27.85 | 220 |
| Las Vegas, NV | $57,840 | $55,230 | $27.81 | n/a |
| Charlotte, NC | $57,650 | $53,250 | $27.71 | 110 |
| Columbus, OH | $56,880 | $51,230 | $27.35 | 60 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $56,550 | $52,950 | $27.19 | 40 |
| Austin, TX | $56,510 | $57,640 | $27.17 | 30 |
| Dayton, OH | $56,510 | $59,650 | $27.17 | n/a |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $56,280 | $58,770 | $27.06 | 50 |
| San Antonio, TX | $56,170 | $53,480 | $27.01 | 50 |
| Wilmington, NC | $56,140 | $55,200 | $26.99 | 40 |
| Orlando, FL | $55,960 | $51,810 | $26.90 | 40 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $55,920 | $50,230 | $26.89 | 40 |
| Ogden, UT | $55,550 | $61,170 | $26.71 | 40 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $55,240 | $49,260 | $26.56 | 370 |
| St. Louis, MO | $55,070 | $50,470 | $26.48 | n/a |
| Akron, OH | $53,840 | $48,710 | $25.88 | 30 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $52,230 | $45,830 | $25.11 | 80 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $52,180 | $50,140 | $25.09 | 30 |
| Columbia, SC | $51,020 | $48,800 | $24.53 | 80 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $50,320 | $42,240 | $24.19 | 130 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $49,060 | $48,220 | $23.59 | 160 |
| Salt Lake City, UT | $39,170 | $28,860 | $18.83 | 120 |
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Exercise Physiologists salary: questions
Where do exercise physiologists make the most money?
In Seattle, WA, with an average of $86,570 a year, among the 54 metro areas we cover.
What is the average exercise physiologists salary in the U.S.?
$60,940 a year nationwide (BLS OEWS national estimates, May 2025); the median is $59,460, so half of exercise physiologists earn more than that and half less.
What salary should exercise physiologists ask for?
Start from the figures for your city: the middle half of exercise physiologists nationwide earn between $49,620 (25th percentile) and $67,230 (75th percentile). Newer workers usually start near the 25th percentile and experienced ones can ask for the 75th; each city page shows the local range. See how to read salary percentiles.
Which state pays exercise physiologists the most?
Washington, with a statewide average of $81,870 a year (BLS state estimates, May 2025).
Where is exercise physiologists pay the lowest?
Salt Lake City, UT, at $39,170 a year on average. Lower pay often comes with lower prices: check the cost of living on each city page.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1128.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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