Exercise Physiologists Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $84,390 +45.1% vs national
Median hourly $40.57
10th percentile $40,710
90th percentile $172,510
Employed locally 30
National median $58,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,710
    25th
    $40,710
    50th (median)
    $84,390
    75th
    $96,400
    90th
    $172,510

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Exercise Physiologists salary vs area income 63% Median Exercise Physiologists salary is 37% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Exercise Physiologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Maine $87,300
    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
    New York $73,250

    Nearby metros — Exercise Physiologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    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
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $63,730

    Related occupations in San Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $188,020
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $90,810
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $81,390
    Pharmacy Technicians $61,990
    Pharmacists $183,510
    Dental Hygienists $146,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Exercise Physiologists make per hour in San Francisco?

    The median hourly wage for Exercise Physiologists in San Francisco, CA is $40.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $30.02 or more per hour.

    Is San Francisco above or below average for Exercise Physiologists salaries?

    The median Exercise Physiologists salary in San Francisco, CA is 45.1% 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 San Francisco?

    Entry-level Exercise Physiologists (10th percentile) earn around $40,710 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,710.