Exercise Physiologists Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $56,970 -2% vs national
Median hourly $27.39
10th percentile $37,040
90th percentile $80,330
Employed locally 200
National median $58,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,040
    25th
    $47,440
    50th (median)
    $56,970
    75th
    $69,130
    90th
    $80,330

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Exercise Physiologists salary vs area income 71% Median Exercise Physiologists salary is 29% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $58,490
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $52,950
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $49,200

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $97,810
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,700
    Pharmacy Technicians $44,940
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $52,590
    Physicians, All Other $292,490
    Pharmacists $139,010

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Exercise Physiologists make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Exercise Physiologists in Houston, TX is $27.39, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $40.68 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Exercise Physiologists salaries?

    The median Exercise Physiologists salary in Houston, TX is 2% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Exercise Physiologists (10th percentile) earn around $37,040 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,440.