Exercise Physiologists Salary in Chicago, IL-IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

Median annual salary $67,690 +16.4% vs national
Median hourly $32.54
10th percentile $49,200
90th percentile $90,040
Employed locally 220
National median $58,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,200
    25th
    $58,030
    50th (median)
    $67,690
    75th
    $78,930
    90th
    $90,040

    Chicago economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $88,850 2023 • Census ACS
    Exercise Physiologists salary vs area income 76% Median Exercise Physiologists salary is 24% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $74,380
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $63,730
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $61,590
    Illinois $61,270
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $60,610
    Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN $58,610

    Related occupations in Chicago, IL-IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $96,480
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,570
    Physicians, All Other $215,680
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $72,920
    Pharmacists $137,610
    Physical Therapists $104,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Exercise Physiologists make per hour in Chicago?

    The median hourly wage for Exercise Physiologists in Chicago, IL-IN is $32.54, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.39 or more per hour.

    Is Chicago above or below average for Exercise Physiologists salaries?

    The median Exercise Physiologists salary in Chicago, IL-IN is 16.4% 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 Chicago?

    Entry-level Exercise Physiologists (10th percentile) earn around $49,200 per year in Chicago, IL-IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,030.