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How much do senior human performance research jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 24, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior human performance research in the United States is $106,309.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $83,000.00 and $128,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Human Performance Research vs Human Factors Specialist?

AspectSenior Human Performance ResearchHuman Factors Specialist
CredentialsAdvanced degrees in psychology, kinesiology, or related fields; research experienceDegrees in psychology, human factors, ergonomics; certification may be preferred
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, academic institutions, corporate R&DDesign firms, healthcare, aviation, technology companies
Employer & IndustryUniversities, government agencies, research organizationsManufacturers, tech firms, transportation, healthcare
Primary FocusStudying human performance, conducting experiments, analyzing dataDesigning user-centered systems, improving safety and usability

While both roles focus on human performance, Senior Human Performance Research emphasizes conducting research and data analysis, whereas Human Factors Specialists focus on applying those insights to design and improve systems for better usability and safety.

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Infographic showing various Senior Human Performance Research job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $106,309 per year, or $51.1 per hour.
Human Performance Lab Research Internship - Fall 2026

Human Performance Lab Research Internship - Fall 2026

Exos

Phoenix, AZ โ€ข On-site

$15 - $19.75/hr

Part-time

Posted 15 days ago


Job description

Job Summary:
Exos is a leader in the field of human performance, a category it created more than 20 years ago. For two decades, we've stood side by side with the very best, coaching individuals, teams, and communities to higher levels of performance. And we've done it all by pioneering and leveraging sports science, research, and proprietary tools across mindset, nutrition, movement,
and recovery.
One of the ways we push health and human performance to the next level is through the research conducted by our Human Performance Lab (HPL). From athletic footwear to recovery programs, from cutting edge wearable technology to hand-held devices, Exos' Human Performance Lab ensures that real people lead the innovation in the field.
The Exos Human Performance Lab Research internship is designed to provide interns the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills they have gained through their academic experience in a real-world industry research setting. Throughout the program, interns will be directly involved with tasks and projects that contribute to the HPL's ongoing research projects.
As a HPL Intern you will:
  • Assist with human subject data collections
  • Assist with data entry
  • Assist with data quality assurance
  • Learn research operations logistics
  • Lead body composition assessments
  • Gain experience with strength and cardiovascular performance assessments
  • Collaborate with HPL team members to achieve operational tasks and meet deadlines

Qualifications:
  • Current undergraduate or graduate student in exercise science, nutritional science, biomedical engineering, or related field
  • Interest in human subjects research and/or wearable technology research
  • High-level understanding and passion for sport and human performance
  • Excellent work ethic and attention to detail
  • Must be in a program accepting course credit in exchange for an internship experience, as this is an unpaid internship

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Prior human subjects research experience

Internship Logistics:
If selected for this internship experience, you will be asked to:
  • Confirm course credit through school advisor
  • Find, secure, and fund your own housing for the duration of the internship
  • Book and fund your travel and relocation (if required) to the location of your internship prior to the start date
  • Fund all food and transportation costs for the duration of your internship
  • Provide your own laptop computer

WHO WE ARE
For nearly 30 years, Exos has been dedicated to getting people ready for the moments that matter by promoting a holistic approach to health. As an elite coaching company, Exos applies its evidence-based methodology to programming designed to unlock the potential in everyone from corporate employees, to elite athletes, military operators, and beyond.
Simply put, we "get you ready" for the moments that matter - whether that's striving to excel at work, or training for a major athletic event. How do we do it? Our employer solutions include fitness center management, on-site coaching and classes, and the Exos app, as well as immersive team-building experiences, executive coaching, and personal development programming. Our professional athlete training programs propel elite athletes to new heights in the NFL combine and NBA Draft each year, and our practitioner education courses and workshops provide industry professionals ongoing opportunities for development.
We've never been the type to accept the status quo. We're all about studying, learning, innovating, and making waves. And we feel that it's our responsibility to help others because we know there's a better way. That better way is Exos Readiness.
We are an equal opportunity employer
EXOS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace for all. We invite applicants from a wide variety of identities, ideas, perspectives and experiences and encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Exos offers reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities.
Learn more here:
  • EEO is the Law
  • EEO is the Law Supplement