Exercise Physiologist Salary in Louisiana (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Louisiana Median
$52,450
per year
Hourly Rate
$25.22
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-12% vs US median
US median $59,460
State Rank
#27 of 42
40 employed here

How much does an Exercise Physiologist make in Louisiana?

An Exercise Physiologist working in Louisiana earns a median salary of $52,450 per year, or about $25.22 per hour. That is 12% below the national median of $59,460 for this occupation.

Within Louisiana, entry-level pay starts around $40,410 while the top 10% make $81,330 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $44,770 and $60,270 a year.

Exercise Physiologist salary range in Louisiana

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$40,410$19.43
25th percentile (early career)$44,770$21.52
50th percentile (median)$52,450$25.22
75th percentile (experienced)$60,270$28.98
90th percentile (top earners)$81,330$39.10

How Louisiana compares

Louisiana ranks 27th 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 Louisiana

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 Louisiana pay ($52,450) 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 Louisiana?
The median Exercise Physiologist salary in Louisiana is $52,450 per year, or about $25.22 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $40,410 at the entry level to $81,330 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Louisiana pay compare to the national average?
Louisiana pays Exercise Physiologists about 12% less than the national median of $59,460. Louisiana ranks 27th out of 42 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Louisiana a good state for Exercise Physiologists?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $52,450 a year. About 40 Exercise Physiologists are employed in Louisiana. 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 Louisiana?
The highest-paying occupations in Louisiana include Pediatrician, General ($502,720), Anesthesiologist ($410,500), Obstetricians and Gynecologists ($404,550), 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.