Exercise Physiologists Salary in New York, NY-NJ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ

Median annual salary $74,840 +28.7% vs national
Median hourly $35.98
10th percentile $58,390
90th percentile $110,800
Employed locally 220
National median $58,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $58,390
    25th
    $60,870
    50th (median)
    $74,840
    75th
    $80,810
    90th
    $110,800

    New York economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,334 2023 • Census ACS
    Exercise Physiologists salary vs area income 77% Median Exercise Physiologists salary is 23% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $74,380
    New York $73,250

    Nearby metros — Exercise Physiologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $63,960

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $113,490
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $72,800
    Pharmacy Technicians $43,470
    Pharmacists $135,720
    Nurse Practitioners $152,790
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $80,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Exercise Physiologists make per hour in New York?

    The median hourly wage for Exercise Physiologists in New York, NY-NJ is $35.98, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.63 or more per hour.

    Is New York above or below average for Exercise Physiologists salaries?

    The median Exercise Physiologists salary in New York, NY-NJ is 28.7% 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 New York?

    Entry-level Exercise Physiologists (10th percentile) earn around $58,390 per year in New York, NY-NJ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $60,870.