Exercise Physiologist Salary in Missouri (2026)

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

Official BLS state wage data · Unknown vintage
Missouri Median
$52,570
per year
Hourly Rate
$25.27
based on 2,080 hrs/yr
vs National
-12% vs US median
US median $59,460
State Rank
#26 of 42
160 employed here

How much does an Exercise Physiologist make in Missouri?

An Exercise Physiologist working in Missouri earns a median salary of $52,570 per year, or about $25.27 per hour. That is 12% below the national median of $59,460 for this occupation.

Within Missouri, entry-level pay starts around $46,700 while the top 10% make $69,260 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $49,690 and $61,820 a year.

Exercise Physiologist salary range in Missouri

Pay levelAnnual salaryHourly rate
10th percentile (entry level)$46,700$22.45
25th percentile (early career)$49,690$23.89
50th percentile (median)$52,570$25.27
75th percentile (experienced)$61,820$29.72
90th percentile (top earners)$69,260$33.30

How Missouri compares

Missouri ranks 26th 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 Missouri

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 Missouri pay ($52,570) 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 Missouri?
The median Exercise Physiologist salary in Missouri is $52,570 per year, or about $25.27 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $46,700 at the entry level to $69,260 for the top 10% of earners.
How does Missouri pay compare to the national average?
Missouri pays Exercise Physiologists about 12% less than the national median of $59,460. Missouri ranks 26th out of 42 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is Missouri a good state for Exercise Physiologists?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $52,570 a year. About 160 Exercise Physiologists are employed in Missouri. 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 Missouri?
The highest-paying occupations in Missouri include Orthopedic Surgeon, Except Pediatric ($842,800), Cardiologist ($648,070), Emergency Medicine Physician ($456,280), 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.