California Median
$62,440
per year
Hourly Rate
$30.02
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
+5% vs US median
US median $59,460
State Rank
#10 of 42
640 employed here
How much does an Exercise Physiologist make in California?
Exercise Physiologists in California take home a median of $62,440 annually — roughly $30.02 an hour — which runs 5% above the national median of $59,460.
Within California, entry-level pay starts around $36,970 while the top 10% make $106,290 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $54,900 and $81,330 a year.
Exercise Physiologist salary range in California
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $36,970 | $17.77 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $54,900 | $26.39 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $62,440 | $30.02 |
|
| 75th percentile (experienced) | $81,330 | $39.10 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $106,290 | $51.10 |
|
How California compares
California ranks 10th out of 42 states and territories for Exercise Physiologist pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Exercise Physiologist salary in other states
Washington $81,310Oregon $71,630Minnesota $67,230Massachusetts $65,950New Jersey $64,680Colorado $63,800New Hampshire $63,590Wisconsin $63,210Connecticut $62,510Arizona $62,350Maryland $62,220Wyoming $62,070Illinois $60,130Florida $60,100New York $59,940Kansas $59,090Georgia $58,170Delaware $57,940Texas $56,780Idaho $56,750Iowa $56,640Nevada $55,240Michigan $55,080Tennessee $53,570Missouri $52,570Louisiana $52,450North Carolina $52,450Virginia $52,400Ohio $51,660South Dakota $51,630Kentucky $51,070Alabama $50,820North Dakota $50,430West Virginia $50,270Indiana $49,740Oklahoma $49,190Arkansas $48,850Pennsylvania $48,040South Carolina $46,550Utah $43,850Mississippi $43,060
Working as an Exercise Physiologist in California
Nationally, about 9,000 people work as Exercise Physiologists in the United States. A bachelor's degree (about 4 years of college) is the standard entry requirement.
Considering a move? Compare California pay ($62,440) against the highest-paying state above, and weigh the difference against housing and everyday costs — a smaller paycheck in a cheaper state can stretch further.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an Exercise Physiologist make in California?
The median Exercise Physiologist salary in California is $62,440 per year, or about $30.02 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $36,970 at the entry level to $106,290 for the top 10% of earners.
How does California pay compare to the national average?
California pays Exercise Physiologists about 5% more than the national median of $59,460. California ranks 10th out of 42 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is California a good state for Exercise Physiologists?
Yes on pay — California pays above the national median for this occupation, at $62,440 a year. About 640 Exercise Physiologists are employed in California. Weigh that against local housing and living costs before moving.
What are the highest-paying jobs in California?
The highest-paying occupations in California include Ophthalmologist, Except Pediatric ($400,150), Neurologist ($357,080), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($353,900), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
← See the national Exercise Physiologist salary report
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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), Unknown vintage. Education requirements: O*NET (U.S. Department of Labor). State figures are official BLS state-level wage estimates. Where BLS suppresses a state percentile, it is scaled from the official national distribution. Individual pay varies by employer, metro area, and experience.