Exercise Physiologists Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $62,570 +7.6% vs national
Median hourly $30.08
10th percentile $44,180
90th percentile $102,840
Employed locally 50
National median $58,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,180
    25th
    $44,840
    50th (median)
    $62,570
    75th
    $91,900
    90th
    $102,840

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Exercise Physiologists salary vs area income 74% Median Exercise Physiologists salary is 26% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $74,380
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $63,960
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $61,110
    Pennsylvania $58,890
    Nevada $52,010
    Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC $46,260

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $89,730
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,590
    Pharmacy Technicians $41,400
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $59,260
    Physicians, All Other $284,090
    Pharmacists $138,310

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Exercise Physiologists make per hour in Richmond?

    The median hourly wage for Exercise Physiologists in Richmond, VA is $30.08, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.44 or more per hour.

    Is Richmond above or below average for Exercise Physiologists salaries?

    The median Exercise Physiologists salary in Richmond, VA is 7.6% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Exercise Physiologists (10th percentile) earn around $44,180 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $44,840.