Delaware Median
$57,940
per year
Hourly Rate
$27.86
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-3% vs US median
US median $59,460
State Rank
#19 of 42
90 employed here
How much does an Exercise Physiologist make in Delaware?
Exercise Physiologists in Delaware take home a median of $57,940 annually — roughly $27.86 an hour — which runs 3% below the national median of $59,460.
Within Delaware, entry-level pay starts around $41,960 while the top 10% make $83,910 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $45,500 and $73,320 a year.
Exercise Physiologist salary range in Delaware
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $41,960 | $20.17 |
|
| 25th percentile (early career) | $45,500 | $21.88 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $57,940 | $27.86 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $73,320 | $35.25 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $83,910 | $40.34 |
|
How Delaware compares
Delaware ranks 19th 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 $62,510California $62,440Arizona $62,350Maryland $62,220Wyoming $62,070Illinois $60,130Florida $60,100New York $59,940Kansas $59,090Georgia $58,170Texas $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 Delaware
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 Delaware pay ($57,940) 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 Delaware?
The median Exercise Physiologist salary in Delaware is $57,940 per year, or about $27.86 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $41,960 at the entry level to $83,910 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Delaware pay compare to the national average?
Delaware pays Exercise Physiologists about 3% less than the national median of $59,460. Delaware ranks 19th out of 42 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Delaware a good state for Exercise Physiologists?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $57,940 a year. About 90 Exercise Physiologists are employed in Delaware. A lower cost of living can offset the smaller paycheck, so compare take-home value, not just salary.
What are the highest-paying jobs in Delaware?
The highest-paying occupations in Delaware include Dermatologist ($442,120), Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($324,080), Physician, All Other ($297,470), based on median annual pay in official BLS state estimates.
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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.