As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Exercise Physiologist in the United States is $67,366. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $61,913 to $73,810, with most professionals earning between $56,948 and $79,677.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $73,810 | $6,151 | $1,419 | $35 |
| Average | $67,366 | $5,614 | $1,296 | $32 |
| 25th Percentile | $61,913 | $5,159 | $1,191 | $30 |
An entry-level Exercise Physiologist with less than 1 year of experience earns about $65,575. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $65,738. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $67,847. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $70,540, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $70,732.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Exercise Physiologist | $65,575 |
| Intermediate Level Exercise Physiologist | $65,738 |
| Senior Level Exercise Physiologist | $67,847 |
| Specialist Level Exercise Physiologist | $70,540 |
| Expert Level Exercise Physiologist | $70,732 |
| Entry Level | 3% |
| Mid Level | 2% |
| Senior Level | 1% |
| Top Level | 5% |
| Experienced | 5% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
What Am I Worth?
Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of April 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Exercise Physiologist compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $93,397 in 2023 to approximately $93,555 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Exercise Physiologist salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $67,366 | 71.2% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $5,153 | 5.4% | ||
| 401K/403B | $3,301 | 3.5% | ||
| Disability | $1,078 | 1.1% | ||
| Healthcare | $6,371 | 6.7% | ||
| Pension | $2,829 | 3.0% | ||
| Time Off | $8,550 | 9.0% | ||
| Total Compensation | $94,649 | 100% | ||
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| High School | 0.3% |
| Associates | 0.8% |
| Bachelors | 41.6% |
| Masters | 55.1% |
| Doctorate | 2.2% |
What Am I Worth?
The average annual salary of Exercise Physiologist is $67,366. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Exercise Physiologist is $32; the average weekly pay of Exercise Physiologist is $1,296; the average monthly pay of Exercise Physiologist is $5,614.
An Exercise Physiologist's earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, an Exercise Physiologist earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of an Exercise Physiologist is $84,969.
The highest pay for Exercise Physiologist is $79,677.
The lowest pay for Exercise Physiologist is $56,948.
Develops, implements, and evaluates exercise programs for patients. Conducts testing that assesses cardiovascular and metabolic effects of exercise for cardiac and musculoskeletal rehabilitation. Follows testing protocols and selects appropriate testing protocol for the patient. Monitors patient during testing. Calculates and records testing results. Coordinates with cross-functional patient care teams. May design exercise prescriptions, instructional materials, home exercise guidelines, and discharge instructions. Conducts exercise training sessions for patients. Requires a bachelor's degree in exercise physiology. Typically reports to a manager. Work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. Typically requires 4 -7 years of related experience.
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