Exercise Physiologist Salary in Kansas (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Kansas Median
$59,090
per year
Hourly Rate
$28.41
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-1% vs US median
US median $59,460
State Rank
#17 of 42
60 employed here

How much does an Exercise Physiologist make in Kansas?

Exercise Physiologists in Kansas take home a median of $59,090 annually — roughly $28.41 an hour — which runs 1% below the national median of $59,460.

Within Kansas, entry-level pay starts around $49,830 while the top 10% make $73,550 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $50,540 and $64,190 a year.

Exercise Physiologist salary range in Kansas

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$49,830$23.96
25th percentile (early career)$50,540$24.30
50th percentile (median)$59,090$28.41
75th percentile (experienced)$64,190$30.86
90th percentile (top earners)$73,550$35.36

How Kansas compares

Kansas ranks 17th 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 Kansas

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 Kansas pay ($59,090) 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 Kansas?
The median Exercise Physiologist salary in Kansas is $59,090 per year, or about $28.41 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $49,830 at the entry level to $73,550 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Kansas pay compare to the national average?
Kansas pays Exercise Physiologists about 1% less than the national median of $59,460. Kansas ranks 17th out of 42 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Kansas a good state for Exercise Physiologists?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $59,090 a year. About 60 Exercise Physiologists are employed in Kansas. 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 Kansas?
The highest-paying occupations in Kansas include Anesthesiologist ($437,030), Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($311,630), Psychiatrist ($278,100), 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.