How Much Does a Clinical Exercise Physiologist Make? Salary by State
Median annual salary (U.S.)
$59,460
Clinical exercise physiologists in the U.S. earn a median of $59,460 a year, or $28.59 an hour. Half of clinical exercise physiologists earn more than $59,460 and half earn less. The top 10% make more than $80,560.
Pay percentiles for clinical exercise physiologists
| Percentile | Hourly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $20.56 | $42,760 |
| 25th | $23.86 | $49,620 |
| 50th (median) | $28.59 | $59,460 |
| 75th | $32.32 | $67,230 |
| 90th | $38.73 | $80,560 |
U.S. wages, May 2025. BLS occupation: Exercise Physiologists (SOC 29-1128). Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
Highest-paying states for clinical exercise physiologists
| State | Median annual | Median hourly | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $81,310 | $39.09 | +37% |
| Oregon | $71,630 | $34.44 | +20% |
| Minnesota | $67,230 | $32.32 | +13% |
| Massachusetts | $65,950 | $31.71 | +11% |
| New Jersey | $64,680 | $31.10 | +9% |
| Colorado | $63,800 | $30.67 | +7% |
| New Hampshire | $63,590 | $30.57 | +7% |
| Wisconsin | $63,210 | $30.39 | +6% |
| Connecticut | $62,510 | $30.05 | +5% |
| California | $62,440 | $30.02 | +5% |
| United States | $59,460 | $28.59 | — |
Top 10 states by median annual wage, May 2025. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
How many clinical exercise physiologists are there?
BLS counts about 8,560 clinical exercise physiologists employed in the U.S. (May 2025, excluding the self-employed). These figures cover the BLS occupation “Exercise Physiologists”. The most jobs are in California (640), Pennsylvania (640) and Michigan (570).
The mean (average) annual wage is $60,940, higher than the median of $59,460.
Hourly to annual pay calculator
Per year
- Monthly
- $4,955
- Biweekly
- $2,287
- Weekly
- $1,143
- Daily (8 hours)
- $229
- Hours per year
- 2,080
BLS annual figure; hourly × 2,080 may differ slightly.
Frequently asked questions
How much do clinical exercise physiologists make an hour?
The median hourly wage for clinical exercise physiologists is $28.59. The middle 50% earn between $23.86 and $32.32 an hour.
Which state pays clinical exercise physiologists the most?
Washington has the highest median wage for clinical exercise physiologists at $81,310, +37% vs. the U.S. median.
What is the starting salary for clinical exercise physiologists?
BLS does not report pay by experience, but the lowest-paid 10% of clinical exercise physiologists earn less than $42,760 a year, a common proxy for entry-level pay.