Exercise Physiologist Salary in Kentucky
Median annual pay in Kentucky
$51,070
$24.55/hour
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Adjusted for cost of living in Kentucky
$56,644
Regional Price Parity: 90.159 (U.S. = 100)
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Difference from the U.S. median ($59,460): −$8,390 (−14.1%)
Kentucky ranks 32nd of 42 states by median pay, and 28th of 42 after adjusting for cost of living.
Pay
| Annual | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $45,960 | $22.10 |
| 25th percentile | $49,040 | $23.58 |
| Median | $51,070 | $24.55 |
| 75th percentile | $55,540 | $26.70 |
| 90th percentile | $64,810 | $31.16 |
Employment
- Employment in Kentucky
- 60
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Comparison
Compared with the U.S.
- Median annual pay in Kentucky
- $51,070
- Median annual pay in the U.S.
- $59,460
- Difference
- −$8,390 (−14.1%)
Cost of living
$51,070 ÷ 90.159 × 100 = $56,644
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Ranking
| Rank | Median annual pay | Adjusted for cost of living (annual) |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | ||
| 30th | $51,660 | $55,684 33rd |
| South Dakota | ||
| 31st | $51,630 | $58,282 21st |
| Kentucky This page | ||
| 32nd | $51,070 | $56,644 28th |
| Alabama | ||
| 33rd | $50,820 | $57,215 26th |
| North Dakota | ||
| 34th | $50,430 | $56,689 27th |
Similar occupations
Related occupations from O*NET, in O*NET's order, with their BLS median pay. Each figure shows the place it is for.
- Physicians, All Other salary in Kentucky
$327,390/year Kentucky
- Physical Therapist salary in Kentucky
$100,710/year Kentucky
- Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor salary in the U.S.
$47,160/year U.S.
- Athletic Trainer salary in Kentucky
$60,680/year Kentucky
- Cardiovascular Technologist and Technician salary in Kentucky
$60,980/year Kentucky
- Dietitian and Nutritionist salary in Kentucky
$69,520/year Kentucky
Outlook
- Projected employment change, 2025–35 (U.S.)
- +12.8%
- Typical education needed for entry (U.S.)
- Bachelor's degree
BLS publishes employment projections only for the U.S. as a whole. BLS Employment Projections, 2025–35
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Exercise Physiologist salary in nearby places
- Exercise Physiologist salary in Illinois
$60,130/year Illinois
- Exercise Physiologist salary in Indiana
$49,740/year Indiana
- Exercise Physiologist salary in Missouri
$52,570/year Missouri
- Exercise Physiologist salary in Ohio
$51,660/year Ohio
- Exercise Physiologist salary in Tennessee
$53,570/year Tennessee
- Exercise Physiologist salary in Virginia
$52,400/year Virginia
- Exercise Physiologist salary in West Virginia
$50,270/year West Virginia
- Exercise Physiologist salary in the U.S.
$59,460/year U.S.
Sources and update
- Wages and employment: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.
- Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
- Related occupations: O*NET® 31.0 Database, CC BY 4.0. Attributions
- Employment projections and typical education: BLS Employment Projections, 2025–35.
- Neighboring states: U.S. Census Bureau, County Adjacency File, 2024.
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