Exercise Physiologists Salary
In Utah, exercise physiologists earn $43,850 at the median, or about $21.08 an hour. The range runs from $29K at the entry level to $74K for experienced workers. Adjusted for local prices (RPP 98.54), that's roughly $44,500 in purchasing power. A 2-bedroom apartment runs $1,350/month, about 45.1% of take-home, which is tight.
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So what does $44K get you in Utah?
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What this looks like in Utah
Pay for exercise physiologists in Utah runs about 26% below the U.S. median of $59K. The catch: housing math doesn't keep up. A 2-bedroom at the HUD median rents for $1,350/month, which is 46% of the median worker's take-home, past the 30% guideline most planners use. Cost of living (RPP 98.54) is near the national average, so spending patterns here track the typical American budget fairly closely. That combination, below-market pay with high housing costs, makes this a financially demanding market for exercise physiologistss.
Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Utah
Entry-level exercise physiologists (10th percentile) start around $29K. Mid-career wages sit at $44K. Top earners bring in $74K or more, a $45K spread from bottom to top.
Exercise Physiologists salary by metro in Utah
2 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ogden | $61K | +39% | 40 |
| Salt Lake City-Murray | $29K | -34% | 120 |
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Frequently asked questions
Can a exercise physiologist afford a 2BR apartment alone in Utah?
It’s a stretch — at the median salary of $44K, rent takes 46% of take-home pay. A 2-bedroom at the HUD Fair Market Rent runs $1,350/month. The 30% guideline puts the comfortable ceiling at roughly $900/month in rent — so roommates or a 1-bedroom would ease the math significantly.
What’s the entry-level salary for exercise physiologists in Utah?
The 10th-percentile wage — what new exercise physiologists typically earn — is $29K/year. Take-home on that works out to about $1,732/month. At HUD’s $1,350/month FMR, rent would take 78% 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 Utah?
Local pay runs 26% below the national median — $44K here vs. $59K nationally.
How does Utah compare to the national average for exercise physiologists?
Utah pays $44K median vs. the U.S. average of $59K — that’s -26%. After adjusting for local cost of living (RPP 98.54), the purchasing-power equivalent is $45K — below the national median.
How much do exercise physiologists make in Utah?
The median is $43,850 a year, that works out to about $21 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $28,860, and experienced exercise physiologists can clear $73,570. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $44K enough to live in Utah?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $2,936/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,350/month, which eats 46% 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 Utah?
Utah has a Regional Price Parity of 98.54 (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 $44,500 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.