Exercise Physiologists Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $63,730 +9.6% vs national
Median hourly $30.64
10th percentile $54,930
90th percentile $135,480
National median $58,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,930
    25th
    $54,930
    50th (median)
    $63,730
    75th
    $105,180
    90th
    $135,480

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Exercise Physiologists salary vs area income 68% Median Exercise Physiologists salary is 32% 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 Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $169,210
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $79,460
    Pharmacy Technicians $55,810
    Pharmacists $173,510
    Dental Hygienists $121,310
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $80,160

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Exercise Physiologists make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Exercise Physiologists in Sacramento, CA is $30.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $65.13 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Exercise Physiologists salaries?

    The median Exercise Physiologists salary in Sacramento, CA 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Exercise Physiologists (10th percentile) earn around $54,930 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,930.