Exercise physiologist demographics and statistics in the US
Exercise physiologist demographics research summary. Zippia estimates exercise physiologist demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our exercise physiologist estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about exercise physiologists after extensive research and analysis:
- There are over 6,503 exercise physiologists currently employed in the United States.
- 54.5% of all exercise physiologists are women, while 45.5% are men.
- The average exercise physiologist age is 37 years old.
- The most common ethnicity of exercise physiologists is White (61.0%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (16.4%), Black or African American (11.9%) and Asian (5.3%).
- Exercise physiologists are most in-demand in New York, NY.
- The health care industry is the highest-paying for exercise physiologists.
- 13% of all exercise physiologists are LGBT.
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Exercise physiologist demographics by:
Exercise physiologist gender statistics
54.5% of exercise physiologists are women and 45.5% of exercise physiologists are men.
- Female, 54.5%
- Male, 45.5%
Exercise physiologist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 54.5% |
| Male | 45.5% |
Exercise physiologist gender pay gap
Women earn $1.03 for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$46,210
Female income
$47,696
Exercise physiologist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in exercise physiologist positions over time. Currently, 54.5% of exercise physiologists are female.
Exercise physiologist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 47.99% | 52.01% |
| 2011 | 48.04% | 51.96% |
| 2012 | 43.85% | 56.15% |
| 2013 | 46.02% | 53.98% |
| 2014 | 48.15% | 51.85% |
| 2015 | 45.36% | 54.64% |
| 2016 | 45.09% | 54.91% |
| 2017 | 46.75% | 53.25% |
| 2018 | 45.57% | 54.43% |
| 2019 | 47.16% | 52.84% |
| 2020 | 42.61% | 57.39% |
| 2021 | 45.49% | 54.51% |
Exercise physiologist related jobs gender ratio
We compared exercise physiologists with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, flight surgeon and optometrist, owner have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Nurse Midwife | 2% | 98% |
| Perinatal Nurse | 3% | 97% |
| Therapeutic Dietitian | 3% | 97% |
| Exercise Physiologist | 45% | 55% |
| Radiology Resident | 75% | 25% |
| Optometrist, Owner | 76% | 24% |
| Flight Surgeon | 82% | 18% |
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Exercise physiologist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among exercise physiologists is White, which makes up 61.0% of all exercise physiologists. Comparatively, 16.4% of exercise physiologists are Hispanic or Latino and 11.9% of exercise physiologists are Black or African American.
- White, 61.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.4%
- Black or African American, 11.9%
- Asian, 5.3%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%
Exercise physiologist race
| Exercise physiologist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.4% |
| Black or African American | 11.9% |
| Asian | 5.3% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
Exercise physiologist race and ethnicity over time
See how exercise physiologist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Exercise physiologist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 71.05% | 10.58% | 4.56% | 11.21% |
| 2011 | 68.97% | 11.38% | 4.36% | 12.49% |
| 2012 | 69.05% | 11.31% | 4.01% | 12.34% |
| 2013 | 66.83% | 12.59% | 6.66% | 11.64% |
| 2014 | 67.91% | 11.85% | 5.60% | 11.65% |
| 2015 | 66.84% | 10.72% | 5.68% | 13.45% |
| 2016 | 68.25% | 11.07% | 4.65% | 13.40% |
| 2017 | 66.73% | 10.17% | 5.73% | 14.33% |
| 2018 | 65.97% | 11.52% | 5.79% | 14.23% |
| 2019 | 64.51% | 12.35% | 5.46% | 14.45% |
| 2020 | 64.08% | 10.15% | 4.66% | 15.82% |
| 2021 | 61.01% | 11.85% | 5.30% | 16.41% |
Exercise physiologist wage gap by race
According to our data, asian exercise physiologists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american exercise physiologists have the lowest average salary at $43,155.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $46,604 |
| White | $44,097 |
| Black or African American | $43,155 |
| Asian | $52,536 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $45,223 |
Average exercise physiologist age
See how the average age of exercise physiologists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Exercise physiologist age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 33.5 | 38 |
| White | 41 | 36 |
| Black or African American | 43 | 37 |
| Asian | 41 | 30 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29 | 32 |
Exercise physiologist age breakdown
The average age of exercise physiologists is 40+ years years old, representing 40% of the exercise physiologist population.
Exercise physiologist age breakdown
| Exercise Physiologist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 40% |
| 30-40 years | 36% |
| 20-30 years | 24% |
Exercise physiologist educational attainment
The most common degree for exercise physiologists is bachelor's degree, with 74% of exercise physiologists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 20% and master's degree degree at 3%.
- Bachelor's, 74%
- Master's, 20%
- Associate, 3%
- Doctorate, 1%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Exercise physiologists by degree level
| Exercise physiologist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 74% |
| Master's | 20% |
| Associate | 3% |
| Doctorate | 1% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
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Exercise physiologist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, exercise physiologists with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $56,527 annually. With a Master's degree, exercise physiologists earn a median annual income of $52,797 compared to $47,005 for exercise physiologists with an Bachelor's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $52,797 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $47,005 |
| Doctorate Degree | $56,527 |
Exercise physiologist employment statistics
Most exercise physiologists work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where exercise physiologists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where exercise physiologists work.
Exercise physiologist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 17% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 14% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 38% |
| > 10,000 employees | 17% |
Exercise physiologist jobs by company type
Employees with the exercise physiologist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most exercise physiologists prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Exercise physiologist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 10% |
| Public | 4% |
| Private | 83% |
| Government | 3% |
Exercise physiologist jobs by industry
The most common industries for exercise physiologists are health care, education and non profits.
Exercise physiologist industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 76% |
| Education | 7% |
| Government | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Fortune 500 | 2% |
| Professional | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Manufacturing | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Exercise physiologist turnover and employment statistics
Exercise physiologist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for exercise physiologists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Exercise physiologist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Exercise physiologist unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3.07% |
| 2011 | 3.56% |
| 2012 | 2.67% |
| 2013 | 2.79% |
| 2014 | 1.91% |
| 2015 | 2.33% |
| 2016 | 2.00% |
| 2017 | 1.61% |
| 2018 | 1.40% |
| 2019 | 1.62% |
| 2020 | 2.96% |
| 2021 | 3.29% |
Average exercise physiologist tenure
The average exercise physiologist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 3,908 exercise physiologists resumes in Zippia's database.
Exercise physiologist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 18% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Exercise physiologist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of exercise physiologists that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Student Clinician | 5.69% | 39,709 |
| Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 29,979 |
| General Surgery Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 81,744 |
| Exercise Physiologist | 13.00% | - |
| Director Of Anesthesia Services | 13.05% | 61,774 |
| Eye Specialist | 17.57% | 5,904 |
| Chief Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 17,242 |
Similar exercise physiologist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Student Clinician | 5.69% | 39,709 |
| Psychiatrist | 9.88% | 29,979 |
| General Surgery Physician Assistant | 11.62% | 81,744 |
| Director Of Anesthesia Services | 13.05% | 61,774 |
| Eye Specialist | 17.57% | 5,904 |
| Chief Nurse Anesthetist | 31.64% | 17,242 |
Foreign languages spoken by exercise physiologists
The most common foreign language among exercise physiologists is Spanish at 66.1%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 4.8% and Swedish is the third-most popular at 3.2%.
- Spanish, 66.1%
- French, 4.8%
- Swedish, 3.2%
- Portuguese, 3.2%
- Japanese, 3.2%
- Other, 19.5%
Exercise physiologist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 66.1% |
| French | 4.8% |
| Swedish | 3.2% |
| Portuguese | 3.2% |
| Japanese | 3.2% |
| Other | 19.5% |
