Exercise Physiologists in California
Considering a career as an Exercise Physiologist in California?
- Exercise Physiologists in California earn higher salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
What Major Will Prepare You For an Exercise Physiologist Career?
- Biological & Biomedical Sciences
- Physiology & Pathology Sciences
- Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology
- Parks, Recreation, Leisure, & Fitness Studies
- Health & Physical Education
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
- Health Professions
- Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions
- Kinesiotherapy/Kinesiotherapist
How Many Exercise Physiologists Work in California?
There were approximately 480 workers employed as Exercise Physiologists in this state in 2018.
There were 420 Exercise Physiologists employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 60 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 125 Exercise Physiologists working in it, which means California has more Exercise Physiologists than average.
What do Exercise Physiologists Make in California?
In 2018 wages for Exercise Physiologists ranged from $36,440 to $192,990 with $65,720 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $17.52 to $92.79. The median hourly rate was $31.6.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $38.34 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate declined by $6.74.
The median salary in California is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top California Metros for Exercise Physiologists
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Exercise Physiologists.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
---|---|---|
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA | 90 | $75,670 |
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | 30 | $67,470 |
Top States for Exercise Physiologists Employment
View the list below to see where most Exercise Physiologists work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
---|---|---|
Texas | 490 | $43,320 |
California | 480 | $65,720 |
Michigan | 450 | $47,760 |
Pennsylvania | 420 | $42,580 |
Illinois | 410 | $52,850 |
Florida | 380 | $50,270 |
Virginia | 360 | $56,780 |
New York | 320 | $58,980 |
Minnesota | 270 | $56,720 |
North Carolina | 270 | $46,200 |
Wisconsin | 260 | $53,660 |
Ohio | 230 | $49,000 |
Indiana | 190 | $47,720 |
Georgia | 180 | $46,030 |
Colorado | 160 | $47,620 |
Massachusetts | 160 | $54,480 |
Arizona | 150 | $50,420 |
New Jersey | 130 | $49,860 |
Missouri | 120 | $50,690 |
Maryland | 110 | $48,610 |
Below are the states where Exercise Physiologists get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
---|---|
California | $65,720 |
New York | $58,980 |
Virginia | $56,780 |
Minnesota | $56,720 |
Connecticut | $55,340 |
Massachusetts | $54,480 |
Wisconsin | $53,660 |
Oregon | $53,400 |
Illinois | $52,850 |
New Hampshire | $51,040 |
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Occupation | California Employment Total |
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Physical Therapists | 20,630 |
Respiratory Therapists | 17,260 |
Speech-Language Pathologists | 13,220 |
Occupational Therapists | 9,580 |
Recreational Therapists | 1,630 |
Radiation Therapists | 1,060 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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