Exercise Physiologists in Massachusetts
Get the information you need to know about working as an Exercise Physiologist.
You’re in luck! Jobs for Exercise Physiologists in Massachusetts are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Exercise Physiologists in Massachusetts is growing faster than average.
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Exercise Physiologists in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts?
There were approximately 160 workers employed as Exercise Physiologists in this state in 2018.
There were 170 Exercise Physiologists employed in this state in 2017.
That’s a decline of 10 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 125 Exercise Physiologists working in it, which means Massachusetts has more Exercise Physiologists than average.
Job Projections for Massachusetts
Jobs for Exercise Physiologists in this state are growing at a rate of 8.6% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 13.2%.
Massachusetts Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates 20 annual job openings, and a total of 380 jobs for Massachusetts Exercise Physiologists in 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 1,100 annual jobs and 17,100 total jobs in 2026.
What do Exercise Physiologists Make in Massachusetts?
In 2018 wages for Exercise Physiologists ranged from $42,140 to $76,400 with $54,480 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $20.26 to $36.73. The median hourly rate was $26.19.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $26.66 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate declined by $0.47.
The median salary in Massachusetts is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top Massachusetts 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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Boston-Cambridge-Nashua, MA-NH | 120 | $53,700 |
Top States for Exercise Physiologists Employment
View the list below to see 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 Massachusetts
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Occupation | Massachusetts Employment Total |
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Physical Therapists | 8,320 |
Occupational Therapists | 4,830 |
Speech-Language Pathologists | 4,060 |
Respiratory Therapists | 2,370 |
Recreational Therapists | 880 |
Radiation 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.