Exercise Physiologist Salary in Indiana (2026)

Official state-level BLS pay data for Exercise Physiologists in Indiana, plus how it compares with the rest of the country.

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Indiana Median
$49,740
per year
Hourly Rate
$23.91
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-16% vs US median
US median $59,460
State Rank
#36 of 42
310 employed here

How much does an Exercise Physiologist make in Indiana?

An Exercise Physiologist working in Indiana earns a median salary of $49,740 per year, or about $23.91 per hour. That is 16% below the national median of $59,460 for this occupation.

Within Indiana, entry-level pay starts around $34,060 while the top 10% make $71,130 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $46,090 and $62,060 a year.

Exercise Physiologist salary range in Indiana

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$34,060$16.38
25th percentile (early career)$46,090$22.16
50th percentile (median)$49,740$23.91
75th percentile (experienced)$62,060$29.84
90th percentile (top earners)$71,130$34.20

How Indiana compares

Indiana ranks 36th out of 42 states and territories for Exercise Physiologist pay. The top 5 best-paying states:

RankStateMedian salary
1Washington$81,310
2Oregon$71,630
3Minnesota$67,230
4Massachusetts$65,950
5New Jersey$64,680

Working as an Exercise Physiologist in Indiana

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 Indiana pay ($49,740) 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 Indiana?
The median Exercise Physiologist salary in Indiana is $49,740 per year, or about $23.91 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $34,060 at the entry level to $71,130 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Indiana pay compare to the national average?
Indiana pays Exercise Physiologists about 16% less than the national median of $59,460. Indiana ranks 36th out of 42 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Indiana a good state for Exercise Physiologists?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $49,740 a year. About 310 Exercise Physiologists are employed in Indiana. 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 Indiana?
The highest-paying occupations in Indiana include Cardiologist ($588,890), Surgeon, All Other ($459,300), Radiologist ($430,640), 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.