Exercise Physiologist Salary in Michigan (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Michigan Median
$55,080
per year
Hourly Rate
$26.48
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-7% vs US median
US median $59,460
State Rank
#24 of 42
570 employed here

How much does an Exercise Physiologist make in Michigan?

An Exercise Physiologist working in Michigan earns a median salary of $55,080 per year, or about $26.48 per hour. That is 7% below the national median of $59,460 for this occupation.

Within Michigan, entry-level pay starts around $48,140 while the top 10% make $65,910 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $50,450 and $62,820 a year.

Exercise Physiologist salary range in Michigan

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$48,140$23.14
25th percentile (early career)$50,450$24.25
50th percentile (median)$55,080$26.48
75th percentile (experienced)$62,820$30.20
90th percentile (top earners)$65,910$31.69

How Michigan compares

Michigan ranks 24th 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 Michigan

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 Michigan pay ($55,080) 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 Michigan?
The median Exercise Physiologist salary in Michigan is $55,080 per year, or about $26.48 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $48,140 at the entry level to $65,910 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Michigan pay compare to the national average?
Michigan pays Exercise Physiologists about 7% less than the national median of $59,460. Michigan ranks 24th out of 42 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Michigan a good state for Exercise Physiologists?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $55,080 a year. About 570 Exercise Physiologists are employed in Michigan. 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 Michigan?
The highest-paying occupations in Michigan include Radiologist ($485,920), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($428,570), Cardiologist ($419,030), 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.