Exercise Physiologist salary
From 532 certified H-1B filings (FY2025–FY2026). Base salary only.
- Occupation code 29-1128: Exercise Physiologists
- Also filed as: Excercise Physiologist
At a glance
- Mostly Level I (entry-level). 60% of Exercise Physiologist filings are Level I, compared with 19% across all H-1B filings.
- Top filer: Ameristar Staffing. 68 filings (13% of the total), median $67,683.
- Median up 37% since FY2020. From $50,960 in FY2020 to $69,680 in FY2026 (Q1–Q3). Nominal, not adjusted for inflation.
Exercise Physiologist H-1B salary overview
Employers filed 532 certified H-1B Labor Condition Applications for Exercise Physiologist jobs in FY2025–FY2026 (occupation code 29-1128, Exercise Physiologists). The median base salary is $60,000, 51% below the median for all H-1B filings ($122,699), and half of the filings fall between $57,000 and $76,773. The most common wage level is Level I (entry-level), at 60% of filings. New York, NY has the most filings (423), and Ameristar Staffing is the employer that files the most (68).
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Top employers for Exercise Physiologist
Employers with the most Exercise Physiologist filings. Bar: share of all Exercise Physiologist filings. Figure: median base salary.
Pay by level
Entry-level · 60% of filings
Mid-level · 12% of filings
Senior · 13% of filings
Expert · 15% of filings
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By experience level
| Wage level | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Level I · Entry | $57,000 | 316 |
| Level II · Qualified | $67,683 | 65 |
| Level III · Experienced | $77,480 | 68 |
| Level IV · Fully competent | $85,862 | 82 |
Median shown when a level has at least 10 filings.
Exercise Physiologist pay by city
Median base salary in each metro area. Rent: HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027.
Show all 3 metro areas
| Metro area | Median | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | $60,000 | 423 |
| Dallas, TX | $69,742 | 13 |
| Detroit, MI | $60,466 | 11 |
Metro areas with at least 10 filings for this occupation.
What a Exercise Physiologist does
Assess, plan, or implement fitness programs that include exercise or physical activities such as those designed to improve cardiorespiratory function, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, or flexibility.
Typical tasks
- Explain exercise program or physiological testing procedures to participants.
- Develop exercise programs to improve participant strength, flexibility, endurance, or circulatory functioning, in accordance with exercise science standards, regulatory requirements, and credentialing requirements.
- Provide clinical oversight of exercise for participants at all risk levels.
- Provide emergency or other appropriate medical care to participants with symptoms or signs of physical distress.
- Interview participants to obtain medical history or assess participant goals.
- Demonstrate correct use of exercise equipment or performance of exercise routines.
Preparation
Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed. Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
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H-1B pay vs. all U.S. workers
Across all U.S. workers in this occupation (Exercise Physiologists), the median annual wage was $59,460 in May 2025, with 8,560 people employed. The median H-1B base salary in FY2025–FY2026 is $60,000, 1% higher.
| H-1B filings | All U.S. workers (BLS, May 2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $56,400 | $42,760 |
| 25th percentile | $57,000 | $49,620 |
| Median | $60,000 | $59,460 |
| 75th percentile | $76,773 | $67,230 |
| 90th percentile | $85,862 | $80,560 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). BLS wages cover all wage and salary workers and include some incentive pay; H-1B figures are the base salary offered on certified LCAs. The two sources cover different periods. BLS reports wages of $239,200 or more as a single top value.
Salary details
Salary range
| Percentile | Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th | $56,400 |
| 25th | $57,000 |
| 50th (median) | $60,000 |
| 75th | $76,773 |
| 90th | $85,862 |
Salary by year
Median salary
Filings per year
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| Fiscal year | Median | P25 | P75 | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2020 | $50,960 | $43,000 | $60,155 | 64 |
| FY2021 | $56,119 | $47,304 | $60,240 | 42 |
| FY2022 | $54,540 | $50,000 | $70,429 | 105 |
| FY2023 | $50,000 | $50,000 | $56,618 | 202 |
| FY2024 | $53,000 | $52,900 | $60,403 | 189 |
| FY2025 | $57,000 | $56,400 | $62,400 | 301 |
| FY2026 | $69,680 | $60,000 | $83,200 | 231 |
Questions
How much does an H-1B Exercise Physiologist make?
The median base salary in certified H-1B filings for Exercise Physiologist jobs is $60,000 (532 filings, FY2025–FY2026). Half of the filings are between $57,000 and $76,773.
What does an entry-level Exercise Physiologist earn on an H-1B?
Level I (entry-level) filings have a median of $57,000. Level I accounts for 60% of Exercise Physiologist filings.
Which employers file the most H-1B applications for Exercise Physiologists?
Ameristar Staffing (68), Prime Placement (68) and Physical Therapy of the City (29) filed the most Exercise Physiologist LCAs in FY2025–FY2026.
Do H-1B Exercise Physiologists earn more than other U.S. workers in the same job?
The H-1B median base salary ($60,000) is 1% higher than the median wage of all U.S. workers in this occupation ($59,460, BLS May 2025). The sources measure pay differently, so treat this as a rough comparison.