Exercise Physiologists in Texas
Considering a career as an Exercise Physiologist in Texas?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Exercise Physiologists in Texas are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Exercise Physiologists in Texas is growing faster than average.
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Exercise Physiologists in Texas 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 Texas?
In 2018, there were 490 Exercise Physiologists working in the state.
There were 360 Exercise Physiologists employed in this state in 2017.
That’s growth of 130 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 125 Exercise Physiologists working in it, which means Texas has more Exercise Physiologists than average.
Job Projections for Texas
Jobs for Exercise Physiologists in this state are growing at a rate of 21.8% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 13.2%.
Texas Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates there will be 80 annual job openings, and 1,230 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 Texas?
In 2018 wages for Exercise Physiologists ranged from $32,870 to $63,260 with $43,320 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $15.8 to $30.41. The median hourly rate was $20.83.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $20.96 an hour.
The hourly rate declined by $0.13.
The median salary in Texas is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top Texas 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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Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | 220 | $42,720 |
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX | 80 | $47,030 |
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | 50 | $43,540 |
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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Occupation | Texas Employment Total |
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Physical Therapists | 16,120 |
Speech-Language Pathologists | 14,330 |
Respiratory Therapists | 11,250 |
Occupational Therapists | 9,250 |
Radiation Therapists | 2,200 |
Recreational Therapists | 1,090 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
More about our data sources and methodologies.