Exercise Physiologists Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$58,160
↑ 18.4% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Exercise Physiologists — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Exercise Physiologists — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 18.4% since 2011 ($49,120 → $58,160)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $58,160
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 2.3% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately -19%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $58,160 | +6.0% |
| 2023 | $54,860 | +6.8% |
| 2022 | $51,350 | +7.1% |
| 2021 | $47,940 | -4.7% |
| 2020 | $50,280 | +2.3% |
| 2019 | $49,170 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | $49,270 | +0.4% |
| 2017 | $49,090 | +3.7% |
| 2016 | $47,340 | +0.7% |
| 2015 | $47,010 | +1.6% |
| 2014 | $46,270 | +0.5% |
| 2013 | $46,020 | +2.8% |
| 2012 | $44,770 | -8.9% |
| 2011 | $49,120 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.