Exercise Physiologists Salary in Charlotte, NC-SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC

Median annual salary $50,040 -14% vs national
Median hourly $24.06
10th percentile $46,600
90th percentile $71,680
Employed locally 120
National median $58,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $46,600
    25th
    $49,090
    50th (median)
    $50,040
    75th
    $59,610
    90th
    $71,680

    Charlotte economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,201 2023 • Census ACS
    Exercise Physiologists salary vs area income 62% Median Exercise Physiologists salary is 38% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $84,390
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $74,380
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $63,750
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $59,140
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $58,400
    Wilmington, NC $55,200

    Related occupations in Charlotte, NC-SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,780
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,450
    Pharmacy Technicians $42,770
    Pharmacists $139,950
    Physician Assistants $132,110
    Physicians, All Other $327,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Exercise Physiologists make per hour in Charlotte?

    The median hourly wage for Exercise Physiologists in Charlotte, NC-SC is $24.06, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $34.41 or more per hour.

    Is Charlotte above or below average for Exercise Physiologists salaries?

    The median Exercise Physiologists salary in Charlotte, NC-SC is 14% below 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 Charlotte?

    Entry-level Exercise Physiologists (10th percentile) earn around $46,600 per year in Charlotte, NC-SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,090.