Exercise Physiologist Salary
Exercise Physiologists earn a median $59,460 a year nationally. Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
U.S. median
$59,460
$28.59 per hour
Range
$42,760 – $80,560
10th to 90th percentile
Employed
8,560
across the U.S.
Exercise Physiologist take-home pay calculator
Starts at the national median. Pick your state to see your real paycheck.
Your take-home pay
$49,956
per year · effective tax rate 16.0%
$4,163Monthly
$2,082Twice a month
$1,921Every 2 weeks
$24.02Hourly
- Federal income tax$4,955
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,687
- Medicare (1.45%)$862
- Texas income tax$0
- Take-home pay$49,956
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Pay by experience
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home (no state tax) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $42,760 | $20.56 | $36,538 |
| 25th percentile | $49,620 | $23.86 | $42,050 |
| Median (50th) | $59,460 | $28.59 | $49,956 |
| 75th percentile | $67,230 | $32.32 | $56,126 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $80,560 | $38.73 | $65,504 |
Exercise Physiologist salary by state
| State | Median | Take-home | Range | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $81,310 | $66,032 | $65,830 – $97,620 | 160 |
| Oregon | $71,630 | $53,784 | $56,010 – $81,260 | 80 |
| Minnesota | $67,230 | $53,078 | $61,640 – $95,140 | 250 |
| Massachusetts | $65,950 | $52,093 | $60,060 – $97,370 | 180 |
| New Jersey | $64,680 | $52,125 | $55,620 – $79,290 | 130 |
| Colorado | $63,800 | $51,345 | $45,210 – $75,350 | 370 |
| New Hampshire | $63,590 | $53,275 | $51,630 – $79,050 | 50 |
| Wisconsin | $63,210 | $50,969 | $55,100 – $77,320 | 340 |
| Connecticut | $62,510 | $50,519 | $46,570 – $81,740 | 100 |
| California | $62,440 | $49,743 | $36,970 – $106,290 | 640 |
| Arizona | $62,350 | $50,928 | $51,950 – $77,630 | 220 |
| Maryland | $62,220 | $49,582 | $50,980 – $76,130 | 90 |
| Wyoming | $62,070 | $52,053 | $49,620 – $97,800 | — |
| Illinois | $60,130 | $47,663 | $50,220 – $84,020 | 300 |
| Florida | $60,100 | $50,470 | $47,800 – $88,070 | 330 |
| New York | $59,940 | $47,702 | $53,610 – $107,800 | 360 |
| Kansas | $59,090 | $47,161 | $49,830 – $73,550 | 60 |
| Georgia | $58,170 | $46,523 | $44,980 – $80,510 | 210 |
| Delaware | $57,940 | $46,196 | $41,960 – $83,910 | 90 |
| Texas | $56,780 | $47,803 | $36,890 – $79,150 | 520 |
| Idaho | $56,750 | $45,879 | $49,550 – $74,650 | 40 |
| Iowa | $56,640 | $46,190 | $45,190 – $75,530 | 50 |
| Nevada | $55,240 | $46,565 | $55,230 – $60,410 | — |
| Michigan | $55,080 | $44,347 | $48,140 – $65,910 | 570 |
| Tennessee | $53,570 | $45,223 | $40,620 – $73,360 | 140 |
| Missouri | $52,570 | $42,887 | $46,700 – $69,260 | 160 |
| Louisiana | $52,450 | $43,136 | $40,410 – $81,330 | 40 |
| North Carolina | $52,450 | $42,740 | $43,900 – $71,270 | 370 |
| Virginia | $52,400 | $42,085 | $43,800 – $90,110 | 240 |
| Ohio | $51,660 | $43,051 | $44,310 – $71,560 | 340 |
| South Dakota | $51,630 | $43,665 | $48,390 – $71,540 | 30 |
| Kentucky | $51,070 | $41,545 | $45,960 – $64,810 | 60 |
| Alabama | $50,820 | $40,738 | $40,540 – $76,910 | 70 |
| North Dakota | $50,430 | $42,701 | $49,030 – $64,590 | 50 |
| West Virginia | $50,270 | $41,039 | $47,290 – $75,400 | 60 |
| Indiana | $49,740 | $40,708 | $34,060 – $71,130 | 310 |
| Oklahoma | $49,190 | $40,036 | $43,240 – $57,830 | 80 |
| Arkansas | $48,850 | $39,739 | $40,800 – $66,890 | 40 |
| Pennsylvania | $48,040 | $39,305 | $38,900 – $67,820 | 640 |
| South Carolina | $46,550 | $37,947 | $32,100 – $64,420 | 230 |
| Utah | $43,850 | $36,406 | $28,860 – $73,570 | 220 |
| Mississippi | $43,060 | $35,788 | $34,980 – $93,640 | 30 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a exercise physiologist make?
The national median salary for exercise physiologists is $59,460 a year ($28.59 an hour). The lowest-paid 10% earn under $42,760 and the top 10% earn over $80,560. Source: BLS, May 2025.
Which state pays exercise physiologists the most?
Washington has the highest median pay at $81,310.
How many exercise physiologists are there in the U.S.?
About 8,560 people work as exercise physiologists nationwide.