Exercise Physiologists Salary in Riverside, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA

Median annual salary $34,420 -40.8% vs national
Median hourly $16.55
10th percentile $34,420
90th percentile $80,820
National median $58,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,420
    25th
    $34,420
    50th (median)
    $34,420
    75th
    $73,870
    90th
    $80,820

    Riverside economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,031 2023 • Census ACS
    Exercise Physiologists salary vs area income 40% Median Exercise Physiologists salary is 60% 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
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $73,090
    Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $67,690
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $65,640
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $63,960
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $63,750

    Related occupations in Riverside, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $130,160
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $75,560
    Pharmacy Technicians $48,790
    Pharmacists $160,640
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $50,300
    Respiratory Therapists $97,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Exercise Physiologists make per hour in Riverside?

    The median hourly wage for Exercise Physiologists in Riverside, CA is $16.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.70 or more per hour.

    Is Riverside above or below average for Exercise Physiologists salaries?

    The median Exercise Physiologists salary in Riverside, CA is 40.8% 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 Riverside?

    Entry-level Exercise Physiologists (10th percentile) earn around $34,420 per year in Riverside, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,420.