Exercise Physiologists Salary in California
Exercise Physiologists in California earn a median of $62,440 a year, +5% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $62,440
- vs. U.S. median
- +5% ($59,460)
- Rank among states
- 10 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 640
Pay range in California
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,970; the top 10% earn over $106,290. Nationally the range is $42,760 to $80,560.
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Exercise Physiologists pay in California
How much do exercise physiologists make in California?
The median is $62,440 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,970 and the top 10% earn over $106,290. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is California a good state for exercise physiologists?
On pay alone it ranks 10 of 42 (+5% vs. the national median of $59,460). Living costs are not included.