Exercise Physiologists Salary in Portland, OR-WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA

Median annual salary $74,380 +27.9% vs national
Median hourly $35.76
10th percentile $62,870
90th percentile $80,870
Employed locally 50
National median $58,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,870
    25th
    $63,920
    50th (median)
    $74,380
    75th
    $77,100
    90th
    $80,870

    Portland economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,573 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
    New York $73,250

    Nearby metros — Exercise Physiologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $74,840
    New York $73,250
    Oregon $69,180
    Ann Arbor, MI $65,430
    Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT $62,670
    Florida $62,570

    Related occupations in Portland, OR-WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $127,980
    Physicians, All Other $333,860
    Pharmacy Technicians $54,740
    Pharmacists $169,520
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $78,870
    Dental Hygienists $118,950

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Exercise Physiologists make per hour in Portland?

    The median hourly wage for Exercise Physiologists in Portland, OR-WA is $35.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.88 or more per hour.

    Is Portland above or below average for Exercise Physiologists salaries?

    The median Exercise Physiologists salary in Portland, OR-WA is 27.9% 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 Portland?

    Entry-level Exercise Physiologists (10th percentile) earn around $62,870 per year in Portland, OR-WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $63,920.