In Iowa, exercise physiologists earn $53,940 at the median — $25.93 an hour. The range runs from $44K at the entry level to $72K for experienced workers.
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Statewide average. This is an aggregate across all of Iowa. BLS does not publish metro-level data for this occupation in this state.
Bar chart showing Exercise Physiologists salary percentiles in Iowa: 10th percentile $43,610, 25th percentile $46,360, median $53,940, 75th percentile $62,560, 90th percentile $72,340. Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Entry-level exercise physiologists (10th percentile) start around $44K. Mid-career wages sit at $54K. Top earners bring in $72K or more, a $29K spread from bottom to top.
The median is $53,940 a year, that works out to about $26 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $43,610, and experienced exercise physiologists can clear $72,340. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $54K enough to live in Iowa?▼
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,561/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,064/month, which eats 29.9% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a exercise physiologists salary go in Iowa?▼
Iowa has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median exercise physiologists salary is worth about $60,702 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do exercise physiologists get paid the most?▼
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.
