How Much Money Do Exercise Physiologists Make?

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that exercise physiologists make a median salary of $47,940 each year or $23.05 per hour. The bottom 10 percent of exercise physiologists earn less than $36,930 per year, while the top 10 percent of exercise physiologists earn more than $76,950 annually.

Do Exercise Physiologists Get Paid Well?

Exercise physiologists are paid well compared to the national average ($45,760), but make less than other health care professionals and occupations with similar education requirements. The median salary for Healthcare practitioners and technical occupations is $75,040. Exercise Physiologists typically have a bachelor's degree. When compared to professions that require a similar level of education, exercise physiologists earn less. Other professions that require a bachelor's degree have a median salary of $78,580 per year

How Much Do Exercise Physiologists Get Starting Out?

The BLS does not provide average compensation data for entry-level positions for exercise physiologists just starting out, but the bottom 25 percent of exercise physiologists earn $46,120 each year.

How Many Exercise Physiologists Are There in the United States?

There are 21,400 exercise physiologists in the U.S.

How Much Do Exercise Physiologists Earn In Each State?

The table below compares exercise physiologist salaries across states and U.S. territories (Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wages May 2020). You can also find data for the number of exercise physiologists in each state as well as the number of exercise physiologists per 1,000 jobs—a figure that can help you determine the job's popularity in a given location. Not all locations have employment statistics.