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Exercise Physiologists in New Jersey

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 New Jersey the median pay is $64,680 a year, 9% above the national median of $59,460.

$64,680median pay in New Jersey, per year
$60,990–$74,050middle half earn
130employed in New Jersey
$59,460U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in New Jersey

7open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in New Jersey or remote
2employers hiring
4posted in the last 7 days
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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, New Jersey, annual.