Exercise Physiologists Salary in North Carolina

Exercise physiologists in North Carolina earn the most in Raleigh (average $63,040 a year) and the least in Winston-Salem ($55,920), across the 4 North Carolina metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the exercise physiologists average at $56,850 and the median at $52,450 for 370 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $60,940.

Exercise Physiologists average salary by city in North Carolina

Raleigh$63,040
Charlotte$57,650
Wilmington$56,140
Winston-Salem$55,920

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Raleigh	$63,040	$66,060	$57,750	$50,826	98
Charlotte	$57,650	$53,250	$49,460	$46,710	97
Wilmington	$56,140	$55,200	$49,930	$45,557	96
Winston-Salem	$55,920	$50,230	$49,340	$45,389	92

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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 North Carolina

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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