Exercise Physiologists in Pennsylvania
Get the information you need to know about working as an Exercise Physiologist.
You’re in luck! Jobs for Exercise Physiologists in Pennsylvania are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Exercise Physiologists in Pennsylvania is growing faster than average.
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Exercise Physiologists in Pennsylvania earn lower 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 Pennsylvania?
In 2018, there were 420 Exercise Physiologists working in the state.
There were 360 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 Pennsylvania has more Exercise Physiologists than average.
Job Projections for Pennsylvania
Jobs for Exercise Physiologists in this state are growing at a rate of 10.9% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 13.2%.
Pennsylvania Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates 40 annual job openings, and a total of 610 jobs for Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania?
In 2018 wages for Exercise Physiologists ranged from $32,060 to $66,940 with $42,580 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $15.41 to $32.18. The median hourly rate was $20.47.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $21.35 an hour.
The hourly rate declined by $0.88.
The median salary in Pennsylvania is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top Pennsylvania 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 |
Pittsburgh, PA | 90 | $49,310 |
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 Pennsylvania
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Occupation | Pennsylvania Employment Total |
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Physical Therapists | 11,720 |
Occupational Therapists | 7,440 |
Respiratory Therapists | 5,810 |
Speech-Language Pathologists | 5,450 |
Recreational Therapists | 1,250 |
Radiation Therapists | 720 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
More about our data sources and methodologies.