The median Exercise Physiologist salary is $30.00 per hour, or $62,400 per year, based on 433 job postings across 58 states. Compare pay by location, employer, shift, and contract type.
$30.00
Median hourly
$62,400
Annual salary
$20-$41
Pay range
58
States tracked
Salary guide
A typical Exercise Physiologist earns $30.00/hr, with most posted roles landing between $26.50 and $33.00/hr.
Recent posted pay is down, with the last 30 days showing -3.2% movement versus the prior period.
Location matters: Chicago, ILLINOIS is currently among the highest-paying cities, while Mesa, ARIZONA sits near the lower end.
30-day market pulse
Compare the most recent 30 days of job postings against the previous 30 days. Use this as a quick read on whether pay and hiring volume are moving together.
Posted pay
-3.2%
Current median: $30.00/hr
Prior period: $31.00/hr
Job openings
+81.7%
169 recent postings
Previous period: 93 postings
Daily pay signal
$30.50/hr latest
Year-over-year
Building
We are collecting enough historical Exercise Physiologist postings to show a reliable year-over-year pay comparison.
Pay is moving down in recent listings, falling from $31.00/hr to $30.00/hr.
Pay range
The middle band is usually the most useful offer benchmark. The 10th and 90th percentiles show the broader market floor and ceiling.
Entry / low
$20.20
$42,016/yr
Median
$30.00
$62,400/yr
Top earners
$41.00
$85,280/yr
MARKET TRENDS
Month-over-month median hourly pay and posting volume.
| Month | Median Hourly | Postings |
|---|---|---|
Apr 2026Current | $30.50/hr | 165 |
Mar 2026 | $31.00/hr | 97 |
Feb 2026 | $30.00/hr | 34 |
Jan 2026 | $32.50/hr | 47 |
Dec 2025 | $29.00/hr | 71 |
Nov 2025 | $30.00/hr | 19 |
BY LOCATION
See how pay varies across the country. Ranked by job volume.
Estimated from national data
~$31.93
—
6 postings · 3 companies
$33.00
$33-$33
35 postings · 4 companies
$30.00
$28-$30
Estimated from national data
~$28.87
—
30 postings · 16 companies
$44.00
$36-$54
16 postings · 5 companies
$30.00
$30-$30
Estimated from national data
~$35.06
—
Estimated from national data
~$28.02
—
Estimated from national data
~$28.46
—
11 postings · 10 companies
$25.50
$21-$29
Estimated from national data
~$35.72
—
Estimated from national data
~$27.67
—
Estimated from national data
~$35.82
—
33 postings · 12 companies
$31.00
$31-$32
Estimated from national data
~$33.87
—
Estimated from national data
~$31.79
—
Estimated from national data
~$29.43
—
Estimated from national data
~$29.04
—
Estimated from national data
~$27.45
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Estimated from national data
~$30.49
—
15 postings · 5 companies
$30.50
$30-$31
9 postings · 6 companies
$29.50
$27-$34
Estimated from national data
~$32.18
—
7 postings · 4 companies
$35.00
$32-$36
Estimated from national data
~$34.31
—
Estimated from national data
~$34.08
—
Estimated from national data
~$28.03
—
Estimated from national data
~$32.55
—
Estimated from national data
~$33.40
—
Estimated from national data
~$32.73
—
24 postings · 10 companies
$27.75
$23-$33
Estimated from national data
~$34.01
—
16 postings · 11 companies
$33.00
$32-$40
10 postings · 4 companies
$30.00
$30-$32
Estimated from national data
~$35.60
—
5 postings · 2 companies
$25.50
$23-$26
Estimated from national data
~$32.87
—
11 postings · 6 companies
$33.00
$29-$33
Estimated from national data
~$34.98
—
Estimated from national data
~$33.22
—
Estimated from national data
~$28.68
—
Estimated from national data
~$33.67
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Estimated from national data
~$30.51
—
12 postings · 6 companies
$32.50
$26-$34
Estimated from national data
~$28.48
—
Estimated from national data
~$35.70
—
6 postings · 2 companies
$26.00
$26-$26
16 postings · 8 companies
$34.25
$32-$36
Estimated from national data
~$31.79
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Estimated from national data
~$32.85
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Estimated from national data
~$31.71
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Est.Estimated values are based on national averages.
BY CITY
See which cities offer the highest and lowest Exercise Physiologist salaries.
Chicago
Illinois · 10 postings
$31.00/hr
Mesa
Arizona · 10 postings
$30.00/hr
Phoenix
Arizona · 12 postings
$30.00/hr
Mesa
Arizona · 10 postings
$30.00/hr
Phoenix
Arizona · 12 postings
$30.00/hr
Chicago
Illinois · 10 postings
$31.00/hr
BY EMPLOYER
See which companies pay the most and least for Exercise Physiologist positions.
Sutter Health
5 postings
$56.00/hr
Commonspirit Health
10 postings
$49.00/hr
Unknown
27 postings
$37.50/hr
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago
5 postings
$37.00/hr
Allina Health
5 postings
$35.50/hr
Plus One, An Optum Company
27 postings
$20.00/hr
Tender Touch Rehab Services, Llc
11 postings
$22.50/hr
Virginia Heart
5 postings
$26.00/hr
Trinity Health
5 postings
$27.00/hr
Banner Health
41 postings
$30.00/hr
RELATED POSITIONS
| Job Title | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise Physiologist | 95 | $30.50/hr |
| Exercise Specialist | 32 | $20.00/hr |
| Clinical Exercise Physiologist | 25 | $30.00/hr |
| Female Exercise Specialist | 19 | $40.00/hr |
| Clinical Exercise Physiologist Ii | 16 | $30.00/hr |
| Exercise Physiologist - Ft | 11 | $22.50/hr |
| Exercise Physiologist - Cardiac Rehab | 8 | $31.00/hr |
| Clinical Exercise Physiologist I Per Diem | 8 | $27.50/hr |
| Clinical Exercise Physiologist I | 6 | $27.50/hr |
| Mobile Female Exercise Specialist | 6 | $38.75/hr |
PAY FACTORS
How shift type, contract length, and employment type impact Exercise Physiologist salaries.
FAQ
The median Exercise Physiologist salary is $30.00 per hour, or $62,400 annually. Pay ranges from $20.20/hr (10th percentile) to $41.00/hr (90th percentile) depending on location, experience, and employer.
Based on 433 job postings, the highest paying states for Exercise Physiologists include California, Minnesota, Washington. Pay rates vary based on cost of living, demand, and state regulations.
There are currently 433 Exercise Physiologist job postings across 58 states, from 150 different healthcare employers.
Exercise Physiologist pay varies based on geographic location, years of experience, certifications, shift differentials (nights/weekends), employment type (travel vs. staff), facility type, and specialized skills. Travel contracts typically pay higher hourly rates.
Exercise Physiologist pay is currently trending downward. Over the past 30 days, median hourly rates decreased 3.2%.
Exercise Physiologist pay varies by specialty and setting. Travel positions typically pay $3.00 to $11.00 more per hour than staff positions. Night shifts and weekend differentials also increase earnings.
Pay varies significantly by location. Top paying cities like Chicago offer $31.00/hr, while lower cost areas may pay around $30.00/hr. However, rural areas often offer signing bonuses and housing stipends to attract talent.
Entry-level Exercise Physiologists typically earn around $20.20 to $26.50 per hour ($42,016 to $55,120 annually). With experience, pay increases toward the median of $30.00/hr.
DATA METHOD
Source
Based on 433 active postings with listed compensation for Exercise Physiologist. We prioritize postings with explicit hourly or annual pay and exclude rows without usable compensation signals from salary percentiles.
Range
Percentiles show the spread of posted pay, not a guaranteed offer or take-home pay after taxes. State and city views use available market observations and label estimated values when direct samples are limited.
Freshness
Current dataset window: 2025-11-01 to 2026-04-30. Recent trend cards compare the latest posting window with the prior period so short-term pay movement is separated from the full historical median.
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