Exercise Physiologists Salary in Tampa, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL

Median annual salary $64,990 +11.7% vs national
Median hourly $31.24
10th percentile $51,240
90th percentile $64,990
National median $58,160

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $51,240
    25th
    $64,990
    50th (median)
    $64,990
    75th
    $64,990
    90th
    $64,990

    Tampa economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,254 2023 • Census ACS
    Exercise Physiologists salary vs area income 91% Median Exercise Physiologists salary is 9% 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
    Florida $62,570
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $56,620
    Jacksonville, FL $50,020
    Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL $46,160

    Related occupations in Tampa, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $84,290
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,350
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,050
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $56,210
    Physicians, All Other $287,200
    Nurse Practitioners $128,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Exercise Physiologists make per hour in Tampa?

    The median hourly wage for Exercise Physiologists in Tampa, FL is $31.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.28 or more per hour.

    Is Tampa above or below average for Exercise Physiologists salaries?

    The median Exercise Physiologists salary in Tampa, FL is 11.7% 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 Tampa?

    Entry-level Exercise Physiologists (10th percentile) earn around $51,240 per year in Tampa, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $64,990.