Exercise Physiologists Salary in California

Exercise physiologists in California earn the most in San Jose (average $84,250 a year) and the least in San Diego ($59,170), across the 6 California metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the exercise physiologists average at $69,250 and the median at $62,440 for 640 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $60,940.

Exercise Physiologists average salary by city in California

San Jose$84,250
Sacramento$80,000
Los Angeles$76,760
San Francisco$64,990
Riverside$60,910
San Diego$59,170

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
San Jose	$84,250	$63,960	$63,960	$64,357	110
Sacramento	$80,000	$63,730	$54,930	$61,762	107
Los Angeles	$76,760	$79,840	$54,900	$59,762	114
San Francisco	$64,990	$62,440	$62,440	$52,273	116
Riverside	$60,910	$52,950	$52,950	$49,274	106
San Diego	$59,170	$55,770	$36,970	$47,980	112

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; California State Disability Insurance (1.3% of wages, paid by employees) is not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Exercise Physiologists salary in other states

Exercise Physiologists salary by city and state

More about pay in California

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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