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Exercise Physiologists is a notable career in the 29 category. This page provides verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024), helping you compare Exercise Physiologists against similar careers and make data-driven decisions.
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| soc | 29-1128 |
| title | Exercise Physiologists |
| onet code | 29-1128.00 |
| description | Assess, plan, or implement fitness programs that include exercise or physical activities such as those designed to improve cardiorespiratory function, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, or flexibility. |
| job zone | 4 |
| major group | 29 |
| tot emp | 8,110 |
| a mean | 59,620 |
| a median | 58,160 |
| a pct10 | 40,930 |
| a pct25 | 48,650 |
| a pct75 | 65,430 |
| a pct90 | 79,830 |
| h mean | 28 |
| h median | 27 |
The day-to-day work of a exercise physiologists typically centers on develop exercise programs to improve participant strength, flexibility, endurance, or circulatory functioning, in accordance with exercise science standards, regulatory requirements, and credentialing requirements. Every task listed below is classified as Core in O*NET — they collectively define the role. Task descriptions below are quoted from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET 29.0 occupation profile.
Workers in this occupation rely most on Reading Comprehension, Speaking, and Active Listening. Across the top 10 skills, the average O*NET importance score is 3.89 out of 5 — highly rated for this role. Importance reflects how essential each skill is for adequate job performance.
Among working exercise physiologists, the most common entry qualification is a Bachelor's Degree (59.1%). Bachelor's-degree-or-higher credentials are reported by 100% of incumbents. This is a degree-heavy profession — most incumbents hold a four-year degree or beyond.
Median annual pay is highest in Maine at $87,300 and lowest in Utah at $33,540 — a 2.6× spread. The top five states (Maine, Washington, New York, Oregon, Massachusetts) average $75,906. Figures reflect BLS OEWS May 2024 state-level wage estimates; percentiles shown are for full-time wage-earners in each state.
| State | Median | Mean | 10th % | 90th % | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | $87,300 | $81,580 | $51,480 | $88,550 | 40 |
| Washington | $80,850 | $78,450 | $60,800 | $94,110 | 140 |
| New York | $73,250 | $75,860 | $50,810 | $110,800 | 240 |
| Oregon | $69,180 | $72,730 | $60,280 | $90,230 | 60 |
| Massachusetts | $68,950 | $73,630 | $56,240 | $94,860 | 150 |
| Connecticut | $68,590 | $71,780 | $54,100 | $90,380 | 40 |
| Florida | $62,570 | $59,900 | $45,860 | $64,990 | 750 |
| California | $61,930 | $66,350 | $34,480 | $105,360 | — |
| Minnesota | $61,690 | $63,700 | $55,550 | $78,250 | 150 |
| New Hampshire | $61,420 | $64,990 | $53,560 | $80,860 | 40 |
| Illinois | $61,270 | $65,410 | $49,200 | $84,210 | 310 |
| Indiana | $61,080 | $64,340 | $49,040 | $79,380 | 170 |
| Colorado | $61,060 | $59,810 | $38,650 | $72,560 | 290 |
| Wisconsin | $60,890 | $63,440 | $52,970 | $76,620 | 290 |
| Nebraska | $60,670 | $58,920 | $49,620 | $64,560 | 30 |
| New Jersey | $60,340 | $64,010 | $52,460 | $75,710 | 110 |
| Arizona | $59,460 | $61,720 | $48,810 | $74,810 | 130 |
| Virginia | $59,390 | $62,850 | $43,150 | $95,640 | 190 |
| Maryland | $59,350 | $59,830 | $51,330 | $69,830 | 60 |
| Wyoming | $59,280 | $57,430 | $47,840 | $74,900 | 30 |
| Pennsylvania | $58,890 | $58,400 | $45,970 | $71,380 | 350 |
| Missouri | $56,590 | $56,210 | $46,960 | $66,770 | 140 |
| Delaware | $55,910 | $59,510 | $34,500 | $93,280 | 50 |
| West Virginia | $54,770 | $57,860 | $49,270 | $74,470 | 70 |
| Iowa | $53,940 | $55,990 | $43,610 | $72,340 | 50 |
| Texas | $53,850 | $55,830 | $35,820 | $77,210 | 900 |
| Ohio | $53,660 | $56,410 | $44,500 | $71,450 | 390 |
| Michigan | $53,150 | $55,690 | $46,140 | $65,690 | 530 |
| Idaho | $53,090 | $55,160 | $47,770 | $71,900 | 60 |
| Georgia | $52,880 | $61,740 | $42,350 | $89,460 | 190 |
| Nevada | $52,010 | $55,760 | $52,000 | $58,260 | — |
| Tennessee | $51,560 | $54,920 | $39,810 | $70,790 | 200 |
| South Dakota | $51,460 | $58,220 | $38,160 | $81,870 | 30 |
| North Carolina | $50,560 | $55,640 | $44,280 | $72,600 | 350 |
| Alabama | $48,980 | $52,520 | $39,120 | $74,140 | 60 |
| Kentucky | $48,270 | $52,550 | $43,660 | $67,180 | 50 |
| South Carolina | $47,680 | $50,150 | $36,550 | $64,500 | 170 |
| Oklahoma | $47,320 | $47,180 | $36,800 | $59,050 | 100 |
| Arkansas | $46,770 | $53,150 | $41,850 | $68,070 | 30 |
| Kansas | $45,080 | $51,520 | $45,080 | $65,810 | 100 |
| Louisiana | $43,480 | $50,870 | $39,360 | $62,890 | 60 |
| Utah | $33,540 | $43,530 | $27,820 | $66,050 | 210 |
Recruiters and job boards use several alternate titles for exercise physiologists. Knowing these variants widens your job search — listings for Applied Exercise Physiologist or Bariatric Weight Loss Counselor frequently describe the same role. The list below is a sample of the most common industry variants.
This data helps you understand how Exercise Physiologists compares to others in the 29 category. Use it to make informed decisions based on verified data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0.
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