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Exercise Physiologists in Massachusetts

Exercise physiologists design and oversee fitness programs aimed at improving cardiovascular health, body composition, strength, endurance, or flexibility. They work in hospitals, clinics, fitness centers, corporate wellness programs, and rehabilitation facilities, assessing clients' fitness levels and monitoring their progress through exercise and physical activity. In Massachusetts the median pay is $65,950 a year, 11% above the national median of $59,460.

$65,950median pay in Massachusetts, per year
$62,410–$77,500middle half earn
180employed in Massachusetts
$59,460U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Massachusetts

7open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in Massachusetts or remote
2employers hiring
4posted in the last 7 days
IN · TX · FLwhere most openings are

What it takes

Preparation: Considerable preparation (most need a bachelor’s degree and several years of experience).

Skills that matter most

InstructingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingWritingCritical ThinkingMonitoringSocial Perceptiveness

Knowledge areas

Medicine and DentistryCustomer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageBiologyEducation and TrainingPsychology

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O*NET-SOC 29-1128.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Massachusetts, annual.