Exercise Physiologists Salary
In Kansas City, MO-KS, exercise physiologists earn $61,600 at the median, or about $29.61 an hour. The range runs from $50K at the entry level to $70K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 92.54), which stretches that salary to about $66,566 in buying power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $1,358/month, about 33.6% of take-home, which is tight.
So what does $62K get you in Kansas City?
Groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare scaled from national averages by Kansas City’s Regional Price Parity (92.54). Rent from HUD Fair Market Rents. Taxes estimated for single filer, standard deduction. * Healthcare is the employee-paid share only (premiums + out-of-pocket). Actual costs vary by coverage type: employer-sponsored, ACA marketplace, or uninsured.
About exercise physiologists
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What this looks like in Kansas City
Exercise physiologists pay in Kansas City tracks closely to the national median, $62K locally vs. $59K nationwide, a 4% difference. Rent runs $1,358/month for a 2-bedroom (HUD FMR), taking 33% of the median take-home. That's within the 30% rule, though not by much. Regional Price Parity sits at 92.54 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 7% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Pay and costs are both near average, leaving limited margin for savings at the median wage.
Compared to nearby metros
Median pay for exercise physiologists in metros near Kansas City, adjusted for local cost of living.
| Metro | Median pay | COL-adjusted |
|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $50K | $53K |
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin | $64K | $61K |
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin | $65K | $67K |
COL-adjusted = median salary ÷ (BEA Regional Price Parity ÷ 100). Expresses purchasing power in national-average dollars.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Kansas City, MO-KS
Entry-level exercise physiologists (10th percentile) start around $50K. Mid-career wages sit at $62K. Top earners bring in $70K or more, a $20K spread from bottom to top.
Exercise Physiologists pay across states
Median income ranked highest to lowest, compared to the national figure
View Exercise Physiologists salary in all states
| State | Median salary | vs. national | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $81K | +37% | 160 |
| Oregon | $72K | +20% | 80 |
| Minnesota | $67K | +13% | 250 |
| Massachusetts | $66K | +11% | 180 |
| New Jersey | $65K | +9% | 130 |
| Colorado | $64K | +7% | 370 |
| New Hampshire | $64K | +7% | 50 |
| Wisconsin | $63K | +6% | 340 |
| Connecticut | $63K | +5% | 100 |
| California | $62K | +5% | 640 |
| Arizona | $62K | +5% | 220 |
| Maryland | $62K | +5% | 90 |
| Wyoming | $62K | +4% | N/A |
| Illinois | $60K | +1% | 300 |
| Florida | $60K | +1% | 330 |
| New York | $60K | +1% | 360 |
| Kansas | $59K | -1% | 60 |
| Georgia | $58K | -2% | 210 |
| Delaware | $58K | -3% | 90 |
| Texas | $57K | -5% | 520 |
| Idaho | $57K | -5% | 40 |
| Iowa | $57K | -5% | 50 |
| Nevada | $55K | -7% | N/A |
| Michigan | $55K | -7% | 570 |
| Tennessee | $54K | -10% | 140 |
| Missouri | $53K | -12% | 160 |
| North Carolina | $52K | -12% | 370 |
| Louisiana | $52K | -12% | 40 |
| Virginia | $52K | -12% | 240 |
| Ohio | $52K | -13% | 340 |
| South Dakota | $52K | -13% | 30 |
| Kentucky | $51K | -14% | 60 |
| Alabama | $51K | -15% | 70 |
| North Dakota | $50K | -15% | 50 |
| West Virginia | $50K | -15% | 60 |
| Indiana | $50K | -16% | 310 |
| Oklahoma | $49K | -17% | 80 |
| Arkansas | $49K | -18% | 40 |
| Pennsylvania | $48K | -19% | 640 |
| South Carolina | $47K | -22% | 230 |
| Utah | $44K | -26% | 220 |
| Mississippi | $43K | -28% | 30 |
Showing 1–10 of 42 states with published data
BLS does not publish data for every state when sample sizes are too small
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Frequently asked questions
Can a exercise physiologist afford a 2BR apartment alone in Kansas City?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $62K, rent takes 33% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,358/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $1,200/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for exercise physiologists in Kansas City?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new exercise physiologists typically earn — is $50K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,990/month. At HUD’s $1,358/month FMR, rent would take 45% of that take-home — above the 30% guideline, so a 1-bedroom or shared housing is likely necessary starting out.
Is exercise physiologist a high-paying job in Kansas City?
Pay here is roughly in line with the national average — $62K locally vs. $59K nationally, a 4% difference.
How does Kansas City compare to the national average for exercise physiologists?
Kansas City pays $62K median vs. the U.S. average of $59K — that’s +4%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 92.54), the purchasing-power equivalent is $67K — still ahead of the national median.
How much do exercise physiologists make in Kansas City, MO-KS?
The median is $61,600 a year, that works out to about $30 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $49,830, and experienced exercise physiologists can clear $70,300. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $62K enough to live in Kansas City?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $4,116/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,358/month, which eats 33% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a exercise physiologists salary go in Kansas City?
Kansas City has a Regional Price Parity of 92.54 (100 is the national average). That's below average, your money stretches further here than the raw salary number suggests. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median exercise physiologists salary is worth about $66,566 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.