Exercise Physiologists Salary in North Carolina
Exercise Physiologists in North Carolina earn a median of $52,450 a year, −12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $52,450
- vs. U.S. median
- −12% ($59,460)
- Rank among states
- 28 of 42
- Jobs in the state
- 370
Pay range in North Carolina
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,900; the top 10% earn over $71,270. Nationally the range is $42,760 to $80,560.
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Exercise Physiologists pay in North Carolina
How much do exercise physiologists make in North Carolina?
The median is $52,450 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,900 and the top 10% earn over $71,270. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is North Carolina a good state for exercise physiologists?
On pay alone it ranks 28 of 42 (−12% vs. the national median of $59,460). Living costs are not included.