Exercise Physiologists in New Jersey
Want to work in New Jersey as an Exercise Physiologist? Read this first!
You’re in luck! Jobs for Exercise Physiologists in New Jersey are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Exercise Physiologists in New Jersey is growing faster than average.
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Exercise Physiologists in New Jersey 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 New Jersey?
In 2018, there were 130 Exercise Physiologists working in the state.
There were 140 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 New Jersey has more Exercise Physiologists than average.
Job Projections for New Jersey
Jobs for Exercise Physiologists in this state are growing at a rate of 12.9% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 13.2%.
New Jersey Annual Job Openings
The BLS is projecting 20 annual Exercise Physiologists job openings in New Jersey, and 350 total jobs in the year 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 1,100 annual jobs and 17,100 total jobs in 2026.
What do Exercise Physiologists Make in New Jersey?
In 2018 wages for Exercise Physiologists ranged from $36,860 to $68,560 with $49,860 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $17.72 to $32.96. The median hourly rate was $23.97.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $23.59 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate grew by $0.38.
The median salary in New Jersey is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top New Jersey 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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New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA | 350 | $57,210 |
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 |
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References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
More about our data sources and methodologies.