Exercise Physiologists Salary by State
The national median pay for exercise physiologists is $59,460 a year. By state, it ranges from $43,060 in Mississippi to $81,310 in Washington.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $42,760
- 25th percentile
- $49,620
- Median
- $59,460
- 75th percentile
- $67,230
- Top 10%
- $80,560
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 8,560 jobs.
Median pay in 42 states
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington | $81,310 | +37% | $65,830 | $97,620 | 160 |
| 2 | Oregon | $71,630 | +20% | $56,010 | $81,260 | 80 |
| 3 | Minnesota | $67,230 | +13% | $61,640 | $95,140 | 250 |
| 4 | Massachusetts | $65,950 | +11% | $60,060 | $97,370 | 180 |
| 5 | New Jersey | $64,680 | +9% | $55,620 | $79,290 | 130 |
| 6 | Colorado | $63,800 | +7% | $45,210 | $75,350 | 370 |
| 7 | New Hampshire | $63,590 | +7% | $51,630 | $79,050 | 50 |
| 8 | Wisconsin | $63,210 | +6% | $55,100 | $77,320 | 340 |
| 9 | Connecticut | $62,510 | +5% | $46,570 | $81,740 | 100 |
| 10 | California | $62,440 | +5% | $36,970 | $106,290 | 640 |
| 11 | Arizona | $62,350 | +5% | $51,950 | $77,630 | 220 |
| 12 | Maryland | $62,220 | +5% | $50,980 | $76,130 | 90 |
| 13 | Wyoming | $62,070 | +4% | $49,620 | $97,800 | Not published |
| 14 | Illinois | $60,130 | +1% | $50,220 | $84,020 | 300 |
| 15 | Florida | $60,100 | +1% | $47,800 | $88,070 | 330 |
| 16 | New York | $59,940 | +1% | $53,610 | $107,800 | 360 |
| 17 | Kansas | $59,090 | −1% | $49,830 | $73,550 | 60 |
| 18 | Georgia | $58,170 | −2% | $44,980 | $80,510 | 210 |
| 19 | Delaware | $57,940 | −3% | $41,960 | $83,910 | 90 |
| 20 | Texas | $56,780 | −5% | $36,890 | $79,150 | 520 |
| 21 | Idaho | $56,750 | −5% | $49,550 | $74,650 | 40 |
| 22 | Iowa | $56,640 | −5% | $45,190 | $75,530 | 50 |
| 23 | Nevada | $55,240 | −7% | $55,230 | $60,410 | Not published |
| 24 | Michigan | $55,080 | −7% | $48,140 | $65,910 | 570 |
| 25 | Tennessee | $53,570 | −10% | $40,620 | $73,360 | 140 |
| 26 | Missouri | $52,570 | −12% | $46,700 | $69,260 | 160 |
| 27 | Louisiana | $52,450 | −12% | $40,410 | $81,330 | 40 |
| 28 | North Carolina | $52,450 | −12% | $43,900 | $71,270 | 370 |
| 29 | Virginia | $52,400 | −12% | $43,800 | $90,110 | 240 |
| 30 | Ohio | $51,660 | −13% | $44,310 | $71,560 | 340 |
| 31 | South Dakota | $51,630 | −13% | $48,390 | $71,540 | 30 |
| 32 | Kentucky | $51,070 | −14% | $45,960 | $64,810 | 60 |
| 33 | Alabama | $50,820 | −15% | $40,540 | $76,910 | 70 |
| 34 | North Dakota | $50,430 | −15% | $49,030 | $64,590 | 50 |
| 35 | West Virginia | $50,270 | −15% | $47,290 | $75,400 | 60 |
| 36 | Indiana | $49,740 | −16% | $34,060 | $71,130 | 310 |
| 37 | Oklahoma | $49,190 | −17% | $43,240 | $57,830 | 80 |
| 38 | Arkansas | $48,850 | −18% | $40,800 | $66,890 | 40 |
| 39 | Pennsylvania | $48,040 | −19% | $38,900 | $67,820 | 640 |
| 40 | South Carolina | $46,550 | −22% | $32,100 | $64,420 | 230 |
| 41 | Utah | $43,850 | −26% | $28,860 | $73,570 | 220 |
| 42 | Mississippi | $43,060 | −28% | $34,980 | $93,640 | 30 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Exercise Physiologists salary questions
Which state pays exercise physiologists the most?
Washington, with a median of $81,310 a year (+37% vs. the national median of $59,460). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays exercise physiologists the least?
Mississippi, with a median of $43,060 a year (−28% vs. national).
Where do most exercise physiologists work?
California has the most jobs, about 640, with a median of $62,440.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.