Exercise Physiologists Salary in Ohio

Exercise physiologists in Ohio earn the most in Cincinnati (average $64,500 a year) and the least in Akron ($53,840), across the 5 Ohio metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the exercise physiologists average at $57,030 and the median at $51,660 for 340 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $60,940.

Exercise Physiologists average salary by city in Ohio

Cincinnati$64,500
Cleveland$58,530
Columbus$56,880
Dayton$56,510
Akron$53,840

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Cincinnati	$64,500	$61,510	$50,670	$51,513	95
Cleveland	$58,530	$58,400	$49,160	$46,578	94
Columbus	$56,880	$51,230	$50,900	$45,339	95
Dayton	$56,510	$59,650	$45,020	$45,061	93
Akron	$53,840	$48,710	$47,100	$43,056	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Cincinnati's local income tax (1.8%); the city income tax is that of the principal city (suburbs have their own rates) and school district income taxes are 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 Ohio

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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