Exercise Physiologist Salary in Tennessee
Median annual pay in Tennessee
$53,570
$25.75/hour
BLS OEWS, May 2025
Adjusted for cost of living in Tennessee
$58,311
Regional Price Parity: 91.870 (U.S. = 100)
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Difference from the U.S. median ($59,460): −$5,890 (−9.9%)
Tennessee ranks 25th of 42 states by median pay, and 20th of 42 after adjusting for cost of living.
Pay
| Annual | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $40,620 | $19.53 |
| 25th percentile | $47,200 | $22.69 |
| Median | $53,570 | $25.75 |
| 75th percentile | $64,610 | $31.06 |
| 90th percentile | $73,360 | $35.27 |
Employment
- Employment in Tennessee
- 140
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Comparison
Compared with the U.S.
- Median annual pay in Tennessee
- $53,570
- Median annual pay in the U.S.
- $59,460
- Difference
- −$5,890 (−9.9%)
Cost of living
$53,570 ÷ 91.870 × 100 = $58,311
Wages: BLS OEWS, May 2025. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Ranking
| Rank | Median annual pay | Adjusted for cost of living (annual) |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | ||
| 23rd | $55,240 | $55,252 36th |
| Michigan | ||
| 24th | $55,080 | $57,246 25th |
| Tennessee This page | ||
| 25th | $53,570 | $58,311 20th |
| Missouri | ||
| 26th | $52,570 | $57,886 24th |
| Louisiana | ||
| 27th | $52,450 | $59,462 15th |
Places with the same median share a rank and are listed alphabetically.
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 Tennessee
$301,290/year Tennessee
- Physical Therapist salary in Tennessee
$100,140/year Tennessee
- Exercise Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor salary in the U.S.
$47,160/year U.S.
- Athletic Trainer salary in Tennessee
$59,850/year Tennessee
- Cardiovascular Technologist and Technician salary in Tennessee
$76,650/year Tennessee
- Dietitian and Nutritionist salary in Tennessee
$67,620/year Tennessee
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 Alabama
$50,820/year Alabama
- Exercise Physiologist salary in Arkansas
$48,850/year Arkansas
- Exercise Physiologist salary in Georgia
$58,170/year Georgia
- Exercise Physiologist salary in Kentucky
$51,070/year Kentucky
- Exercise Physiologist salary in Mississippi
$43,060/year Mississippi
- Exercise Physiologist salary in Missouri
$52,570/year Missouri
- Exercise Physiologist salary in North Carolina
$52,450/year North Carolina
- Exercise Physiologist salary in Virginia
$52,400/year 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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