Exercise Physiologists Salary in Boston, MA-NH

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

Median annual salary $65,640 +12.9% vs national
Median hourly $31.56
10th percentile $57,390
90th percentile $94,010
Employed locally 120
National median $58,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $57,390
    25th
    $61,540
    50th (median)
    $65,640
    75th
    $81,420
    90th
    $94,010

    Boston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $112,484 2023 • Census ACS
    Exercise Physiologists salary vs area income 58% Median Exercise Physiologists salary is 42% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Exercise Physiologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Maine $87,300
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $84,390
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $81,260
    Washington $80,850
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $74,840
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $74,380

    Nearby metros — Exercise Physiologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Maine $87,300
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $81,260
    Massachusetts $68,950
    Madison, WI $63,250
    Maryland $59,350
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $52,950

    Related occupations in Boston, MA-NH

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$102,440
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$70,360
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$78,670
    Pharmacy Technicians$45,390
    Nurse Practitioners$138,890
    Physicians, All Other$212,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Exercise Physiologists make per hour in Boston?

    The median hourly wage for Exercise Physiologists in Boston, MA-NH is $31.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.67 or more per hour.

    Is Boston above or below average for Exercise Physiologists salaries?

    The median Exercise Physiologists salary in Boston, MA-NH is 12.9% above the national median of $58,160. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Exercise Physiologists in Boston?

    Entry-level Exercise Physiologists (10th percentile) earn around $57,390 per year in Boston, MA-NH. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $61,540.