Exercise Physiologists Salary in Nashville, TN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN

Median annual salary $58,610 +0.8% vs national
Median hourly $28.18
10th percentile $47,030
90th percentile $89,370
National median $58,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,030
    25th
    $49,420
    50th (median)
    $58,610
    75th
    $62,400
    90th
    $89,370

    Nashville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,499 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $51,740
    Knoxville, TN $46,510

    Related occupations in Nashville, TN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,170
    Nurse Practitioners $116,160
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,290
    Pharmacy Technicians $42,130
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $62,660
    Pharmacists $135,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Exercise Physiologists make per hour in Nashville?

    The median hourly wage for Exercise Physiologists in Nashville, TN is $28.18, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.20 or more per hour.

    Is Nashville above or below average for Exercise Physiologists salaries?

    The median Exercise Physiologists salary in Nashville, TN is 0.8% 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 Nashville?

    Entry-level Exercise Physiologists (10th percentile) earn around $47,030 per year in Nashville, TN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,420.