Careers · Exercise Physiologists · Michigan
Exercise Physiologists in Michigan
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 Michigan the median pay is $55,080 a year, 7% below the national median of $59,460.
$55,080median pay in Michigan, per year
$50,450–$62,820middle half earn
570employed in Michigan
$59,460U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in Michigan
7open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in Michigan 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
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Exercise Physiologists.
Licenses and training in Michigan
Exercise Physiologists pay in other states
Washington · $81,310Oregon · $71,630Minnesota · $67,230Massachusetts · $65,950New Jersey · $64,680Colorado · $63,800New Hampshire · $63,590Wisconsin · $63,210Connecticut · $62,510California · $62,440
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against exercise physiologists and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against exercise physiologists and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 29-1128.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, Michigan, annual.