Exercise Physiologists Salary
In Ohio, exercise physiologists earn $51,660 at the median, or about $24.84 an hour. The range runs from $44K at the entry level to $72K for experienced workers. Cost of living is below average (RPP 91.45), which stretches that salary to about $56,490 in buying power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $1,188/month, about 35% of take-home, which is tight.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Ohio. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $52K get you in Ohio?
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What this looks like in Ohio
Pay for exercise physiologists in Ohio runs about 13% below the U.S. median of $59K. Rent runs $1,188/month for a 2-bedroom (HUD FMR), taking 33.3% of the median take-home. That's within the 30% rule, though not by much. Regional Price Parity sits at 91.45 (national = 100), meaning everyday costs run about 9% cheaper here. Your dollar stretches further than the headline salary suggests. Use the affordability calculator above to model your specific situation.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Ohio
Entry-level exercise physiologists (10th percentile) start around $44K. Mid-career wages sit at $52K. Top earners bring in $72K or more, a $27K spread from bottom to top.
Exercise Physiologists salary by metro in Ohio
5 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati | $62K | +19% | 40 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek | $60K | +15% | N/A |
| Cleveland | $58K | +13% | 70 |
| Columbus | $51K | -1% | 60 |
| Akron | $49K | -6% | 30 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a exercise physiologist afford a 2BR apartment alone in Ohio?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $52K, rent takes 33.3% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,188/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $1,100/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for exercise physiologists in Ohio?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new exercise physiologists typically earn — is $44K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $2,659/month. At HUD’s $1,188/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 Ohio?
Local pay runs 13% below the national median — $52K here vs. $59K nationally. Cost of living is 9% below the national average, which narrows that gap in real purchasing power.
How does Ohio compare to the national average for exercise physiologists?
Ohio pays $52K median vs. the U.S. average of $59K — that’s -13%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 91.45), the purchasing-power equivalent is $56K — below the national median.
How much do exercise physiologists make in Ohio?
The median is $51,660 a year, that works out to about $25 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $44,310, and experienced exercise physiologists can clear $71,560. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $52K enough to live in Ohio?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,569/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,188/month, which eats 33.3% 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 Ohio?
Ohio has a Regional Price Parity of 91.45 (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 $56,490 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.