Exercise Physiologists Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pittsburgh, PA

Median annual salary $56,780 -2.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.30
10th percentile $48,860
90th percentile $60,670
Employed locally 60
National median $58,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,860
    25th
    $52,510
    50th (median)
    $56,780
    75th
    $59,190
    90th
    $60,670

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 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
    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
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $64,990
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $61,590
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $61,280
    Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ $60,070
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $56,970
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $56,620

    Related occupations in Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,190
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,790
    Physicians, All Other $172,490
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,760
    Pharmacists $131,950
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $56,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Exercise Physiologists make per hour in Pittsburgh?

    The median hourly wage for Exercise Physiologists in Pittsburgh, PA is $27.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.07 or more per hour.

    Is Pittsburgh above or below average for Exercise Physiologists salaries?

    The median Exercise Physiologists salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 2.4% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Exercise Physiologists (10th percentile) earn around $48,860 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $52,510.