North Carolina 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
#28 of 42
370 employed here
How much does an Exercise Physiologist make in North Carolina?
Exercise Physiologists in North Carolina take home a median of $52,450 annually — roughly $25.22 an hour — which runs 12% below the national median of $59,460.
Within North Carolina, entry-level pay starts around $43,900 while the top 10% make $71,270 or more. The middle 50% of earners fall between $49,090 and $62,870 a year.
Exercise Physiologist salary range in North Carolina
| Pay level | Annual salary | Hourly rate | |
|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $43,900 | $21.11 |
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| 25th percentile (early career) | $49,090 | $23.60 |
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| 50th percentile (median) | $52,450 | $25.22 |
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| 75th percentile (experienced) | $62,870 | $30.23 |
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| 90th percentile (top earners) | $71,270 | $34.26 |
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How North Carolina compares
North Carolina ranks 28th out of 42 states and territories for Exercise Physiologist pay. The top 5 best-paying states:
Exercise Physiologist salary in other states
Washington $81,310Oregon $71,630Minnesota $67,230Massachusetts $65,950New Jersey $64,680Colorado $63,800New Hampshire $63,590Wisconsin $63,210Connecticut $62,510California $62,440Arizona $62,350Maryland $62,220Wyoming $62,070Illinois $60,130Florida $60,100New York $59,940Kansas $59,090Georgia $58,170Delaware $57,940Texas $56,780Idaho $56,750Iowa $56,640Nevada $55,240Michigan $55,080Tennessee $53,570Missouri $52,570Louisiana $52,450Virginia $52,400Ohio $51,660South Dakota $51,630Kentucky $51,070Alabama $50,820North Dakota $50,430West Virginia $50,270Indiana $49,740Oklahoma $49,190Arkansas $48,850Pennsylvania $48,040South Carolina $46,550Utah $43,850Mississippi $43,060
Working as an Exercise Physiologist in North Carolina
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 North Carolina 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 North Carolina?
The median Exercise Physiologist salary in North Carolina is $52,450 per year, or about $25.22 per hour, per official BLS state wage estimates. Salaries typically range from $43,900 at the entry level to $71,270 for the top 10% of earners.
How does North Carolina pay compare to the national average?
North Carolina pays Exercise Physiologists about 12% less than the national median of $59,460. North Carolina ranks 28th out of 42 states and territories reporting this occupation.
Is North Carolina a good state for Exercise Physiologists?
Pay runs below the national median here, at $52,450 a year. About 370 Exercise Physiologists are employed in North Carolina. 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 North Carolina?
The highest-paying occupations in North Carolina include Surgeon, All Other ($398,410), Dermatologist ($367,350), Emergency Medicine Physician ($339,350), 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.