# Exercise Physiologists

SOC 29-1128. Page: https://educationguide.com/careers/exercise-physiologists

Assess, plan, or implement fitness programs that include exercise or physical activities such as those designed to improve cardiorespiratory function, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, or flexibility.

## Pay and outlook
- U.S. median wage $59,460 (middle half $49,620–$67,230; BLS May 2025)
- Jobs 2025-35: 12.8%; ~1.4k openings a year; typical entry: Bachelor's degree

## Fields of degree of young workers (ages 25-34, bachelor's+)

## Median wage by state
- AL: $50,820
- AR: $48,850
- AZ: $62,350
- CA: $62,440
- CO: $63,800
- CT: $62,510
- DE: $57,940
- FL: $60,100
- GA: $58,170
- IA: $56,640
- ID: $56,750
- IL: $60,130
- IN: $49,740
- KS: $59,090
- KY: $51,070
- LA: $52,450
- MA: $65,950
- MD: $62,220
- MI: $55,080
- MN: $67,230
- MO: $52,570
- MS: $43,060
- NC: $52,450
- ND: $50,430
- NH: $63,590
- NJ: $64,680
- NV: $55,240
- NY: $59,940
- OH: $51,660
- OK: $49,190
- OR: $71,630
- PA: $48,040
- SC: $46,550
- SD: $51,630
- TN: $53,570
- TX: $56,780
- UT: $43,850
- VA: $52,400
- WA: $81,310
- WI: $63,210
- WV: $50,270
- WY: $62,070

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#careers

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