Exercise Physiologists Salary in Raleigh, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Raleigh-Cary, NC

Median annual salary $63,750 +9.6% vs national
Median hourly $30.65
10th percentile $49,000
90th percentile $68,170
Employed locally 30
National median $58,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $49,000
    25th
    $54,100
    50th (median)
    $63,750
    75th
    $63,750
    90th
    $68,170

    Raleigh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $96,066 2023 • Census ACS
    Exercise Physiologists salary vs area income 66% Median Exercise Physiologists salary is 34% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $84,390
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $74,380
    Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $59,140
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $58,400
    Wilmington, NC $55,200
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $50,040

    Related occupations in Raleigh, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$84,870
    Pharmacy Technicians$41,060
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$59,080
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$61,890
    Pharmacists$139,170
    Physician Assistants$125,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Exercise Physiologists make per hour in Raleigh?

    The median hourly wage for Exercise Physiologists in Raleigh, NC is $30.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.97 or more per hour.

    Is Raleigh above or below average for Exercise Physiologists salaries?

    The median Exercise Physiologists salary in Raleigh, NC is 9.6% 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 Raleigh?

    Entry-level Exercise Physiologists (10th percentile) earn around $49,000 per year in Raleigh, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,100.