Exercise Physiologists in Florida
Get the information you need to know about working as an Exercise Physiologist.
You’re in luck! Jobs for Exercise Physiologists in Florida are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Exercise Physiologists in Florida is growing faster than average.
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Exercise Physiologists in Florida 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 Florida?
In 2018, there were 380 Exercise Physiologists working in the state.
There were 410 Exercise Physiologists employed in this state in 2017.
That’s a decline of 30 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 125 Exercise Physiologists working in it, which means Florida has more Exercise Physiologists than average.
Job Projections for Florida
Jobs for Exercise Physiologists in this state are growing at a rate of 21.7% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 13.2%.
Florida Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates there will be 90 annual job openings, and 1,400 total jobs in 2026 for Exercise Physiologists in this state.
Nationwide, the prediction is 1,100 annual jobs and 17,100 total jobs in 2026.
What do Exercise Physiologists Make in Florida?
In 2018 wages for Exercise Physiologists ranged from $35,220 to $77,550 with $50,270 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $16.93 to $37.28. The median hourly rate was $24.17.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $22.97 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate grew by $1.20.
The median salary in Florida is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top Florida 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 |
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Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | 110 | $47,940 |
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | 60 | $44,950 |
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | 60 | $71,420 |
Top States for Exercise Physiologists Employment
The table below shows the states where most Exercise Physiologists work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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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 |
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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 |
Related Careers in Florida
You may also be interested in the following careers:
Occupation | Florida Employment Total |
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Physical Therapists | 12,750 |
Respiratory Therapists | 8,200 |
Speech-Language Pathologists | 7,380 |
Occupational Therapists | 6,750 |
Radiation Therapists | 1,010 |
Recreational Therapists | 480 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
More about our data sources and methodologies.