Exercise Physiologists Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $60,610 +4.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.14
10th percentile $52,870
90th percentile $75,730
Employed locally 80
National median $58,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,870
    25th
    $55,600
    50th (median)
    $60,610
    75th
    $63,370
    90th
    $75,730

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Exercise Physiologists salary vs area income 79% Median Exercise Physiologists salary is 21% 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
    Madison, WI $63,250
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $61,590
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $61,280
    Wisconsin $60,890
    Wilmington, NC $55,200
    Winston-Salem, NC $48,630

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $83,990
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,100
    Physicians, All Other $218,460
    Nurse Practitioners $129,760
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,320
    Dental Hygienists $82,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Exercise Physiologists make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Exercise Physiologists in Milwaukee, WI is $29.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.17 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for Exercise Physiologists salaries?

    The median Exercise Physiologists salary in Milwaukee, WI is 4.2% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Exercise Physiologists (10th percentile) earn around $52,870 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $55,600.