Pay
Exercise Science Pay by Occupation
Percentile wages for every occupation in our career research, highest median first.
| Occupation | 10th Percentile | Median | 90th Percentile | Median Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physician Assistants | $99,380 | $135,880 | $190,280 | $65.33 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $73,390 | $123,860 | $224,340 | $59.55 |
| Physical Therapists | $77,140 | $102,760 | $135,140 | $49.40 |
| Occupational Therapists | $71,690 | $100,330 | $131,950 | $48.24 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | $55,000 | $90,150 | $134,950 | $43.34 |
| Chiropractors | $43,460 | $79,200 | $146,080 | $38.08 |
| Dietitians and Nutritionists | $49,090 | $76,400 | $103,720 | $36.73 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $39,000 | $74,310 | $121,350 | $35.73 |
| Secondary School Teachers (closest BLS match, not PE-specific) | $48,780 | $72,040 | $107,600 | |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | $47,750 | $68,380 | $89,510 | $32.88 |
| Health Education Specialists | $42,990 | $64,070 | $118,200 | $30.80 |
| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $41,960 | $63,820 | $108,620 | $30.68 |
| Athletic Trainers | $48,180 | $62,520 | $88,760 | |
| Recreational Therapists | $40,990 | $61,960 | $100,420 | $29.79 |
| Exercise Physiologists | $42,760 | $59,460 | $80,560 | $28.59 |
| Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors | $38,940 | $59,350 | $97,590 | $28.53 |
| Community Health Workers | $38,810 | $51,850 | $77,180 | $24.93 |
| Coaches and Scouts | $28,790 | $47,320 | $98,860 | |
| Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $28,800 | $47,160 | $83,100 | $22.67 |
| Recreation Workers | $27,600 | $36,560 | $50,410 | $17.58 |
Range
How Wide the Pay Range Runs
The box is the middle half of workers. The line runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile.
Exercise Physiologists, United States $59,460median/yr ($28.59/hr)
$42,760 $80,560
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors, United States $47,160median/yr ($22.67/hr)
$28,800 $83,100
Coaches and Scouts, United States $47,320median/yr
$28,790 $98,860
Athletic Trainers, United States $62,520median/yr
$48,180 $88,760
Location
Best-Paying States for Exercise Physiologists
Cost
What a Degree Costs Beside What the Job Pays
Tuition figures use programs where the school publishes both credits and a per-credit rate.
Median Online Bachelor's Tuition
$54,240
School program pages, September 2026
Median Online Master's Tuition
$20,200
School program pages, September 2026
Exercise Physiologist Median Pay
$59,460
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Sources
All sources retrieved .