Exercise Physiologist Salary in 2026

    SOC: 29-1128.00 · BLS OEWS 2026 · Updated March 2026
    Median Annual
    $58,160
    per year
    Salary Range
    $41K – $80K
    P10–P90
    Total Jobs
    8,110
    employed
    Job Growth
    +9.5%
    2024–2034
    Section 01

    How Much Do Exercise Physiologists Make?

    Exercise Physiologists earn a median annual salary of $58,160 as of 2026, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) data. Wages span from $40,930 at the 10th percentile to $79,830 at the 90th percentile — a range of $38,900. The highest-paying state is Maine at $87,300.

    PercentileAnnual salary
    10th percentile$40,930
    25th percentile$48,650
    Median (50th)$58,160
    75th percentile$65,430
    90th percentile$79,830
    10th: $40,930Median: $58,16090th: $79,830
    Section 02

    Exercise Physiologist Salary by State

    Median annual salary across all 50 states. Click a column to sort.

    StateMedian salary
    Mainetop$87,300
    Washington$80,850
    New York$73,250
    Oregon$69,180
    Massachusetts$68,950
    Connecticut$68,590
    Florida$62,570
    California$61,930
    Minnesota$61,690
    New Hampshire$61,420
    Illinois$61,270
    Indiana$61,080
    Colorado$61,060
    Wisconsin$60,890
    Nebraska$60,670
    New Jersey$60,340
    Arizona$59,460
    Virginia$59,390
    Maryland$59,350
    Wyoming$59,280
    Pennsylvania$58,890
    Missouri$56,590
    Delaware$55,910
    West Virginia$54,770
    Iowa$53,940
    Texas$53,850
    Ohio$53,660
    Michigan$53,150
    Idaho$53,090
    Georgia$52,880
    Nevada$52,010
    Tennessee$51,560
    South Dakota$51,460
    North Carolina$50,560
    Alabama$48,980
    Kentucky$48,270
    South Carolina$47,680
    Oklahoma$47,320
    Arkansas$46,770
    Kansas$45,080
    Louisiana$43,480
    Utah$33,540
    Section 03

    Highest-Paying Metros for Exercise Physiologists

    Washington
    Highest paying
    $80,850
    top metro salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
    $74,840
    $-6,010 vs highest
    New York
    $73,250
    $-7,600 vs highest
    Massachusetts
    $68,950
    $-11,900 vs highest
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN
    $67,690
    $-13,160 vs highest
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
    $65,640
    $-15,210 vs highest
    Florida
    $62,570
    $-18,280 vs highest
    Minnesota
    $61,690
    $-19,160 vs highest
    Section 04

    Exercise Physiologist Salary by Experience

    Estimated salary ranges derived from BLS wage percentiles. Entry level corresponds to P10–P25, mid-career to the median, experienced to P75, and senior to P90+.

    Experience levelEstimated salary
    Entry level (0–2 yrs)~$40,930 – $48,650
    Mid career (3–7 yrs)~$58,160
    Experienced (8–15 yrs)~$65,430
    Senior (15+ yrs)$79,830+
    Section 05

    How to Earn More as an Exercise Physiologist

    Location is the single biggest salary lever: Exercise Physiologists in Washington earn $80,850 — $22,690 above the national median. An advanced credential — such as a graduate degree or specialized certification — is consistently associated with higher earnings in this field. Reaching the 75th percentile ($65,430) typically requires 5–10 years of experience plus specialization in a high-demand area.

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    Section 06

    Exercise Physiologist Salary vs Similar Careers

    CareerMedian salary
    Exercise Physiologistthis career$58,160
    Dietitians and Nutritionist$73,850
    Occupational Therapist$98,340
    Physical Therapist$101,020
    Radiation Therapist$101,990

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    Section 07

    Frequently Asked Questions

    SOC: 29-1128.00 · Data: BLS OEWS 2026, O*NET 29.1 · Salary figures are national medians unless otherwise noted.