Applied Exercise Science

Applied Exercise Science Salary

$39K

$70K

$87.5K

$62,542

/year

$30.07

/hour

Applied Exercise Science Salary Comparison by Location

Nationwide

United States

$62,542

Columbus

Ohio

$60,409

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    How much does an Applied Exercise Science make?

    As of Jul 14, 2026, the average annual pay for an Applied Exercise Science in the United States is $62,542 a year.

    Just in case you need a simple salary calculator, that works out to be approximately $30.07 an hour. This is the equivalent of $1,202/week or $5,211/month.

    While ZipRecruiter is seeing annual salaries as high as $87,500 and as low as $39,000, the majority of Applied Exercise Science salaries currently range between $42,000 (25th percentile) to $72,000 (75th percentile) with top earners (90th percentile) making $83,500 annually across the United States. The average pay range for an Applied Exercise Science varies little (about 30000), which suggests that regardless of location, there are not many opportunities for increased pay or advancement, even with several years of experience.

    An Applied Exercise Science in your area makes on average $60,409 per year, or $2,133 (3.411%) less than the national average annual salary of $62,542. Ohio ranks number 30 out of 50 states nationwide for Applied Exercise Science salaries.

    To estimate the most accurate annual salary range for Applied Exercise Science jobs, ZipRecruiter continuously scans its database of millions of active jobs published locally throughout America.

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    What are Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Applied Exercise Science Jobs

    We've identified 10 cities where the typical salary for an Applied Exercise Science job is above the national average. Topping the list is Burleigh County, ND, , with Nome, AK, and Berkeley, CA, close behind in the second and third positions. Berkeley, CA, beats the national average by $14,037 (22.4%), and Burleigh County, ND, furthers that trend with another $17,695 (28.3%) above the $62,542 average.

    With these 10 cities having average salaries higher than the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by changing locations as an Applied Exercise Science appears to be exceedingly fruitful.

    Finally, another factor to consider is the average salary for these top 10 cities varies very little at 10% between Burleigh County, ND, and Daly City, CA, , reinforcing the limited potential for much wage advancement. The possibility of a lower cost of living may be the best factor to use when considering location and salary for an Applied Exercise Science role.

    City

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Burleigh County, ND

    $80,237

    $38.58

    Nome, AK

    $77,583

    $37.30

    Berkeley, CA

    $76,579

    $36.82

    Sitka, AK

    $75,343

    $36.22

    Beverly, MA

    $74,657

    $35.89

    Santa Clara, CA

    $73,861

    $35.51

    San Francisco, CA

    $73,685

    $35.43

    Sunnyvale, CA

    $73,402

    $35.29

    San Jose, CA

    $73,299

    $35.24

    Daly City, CA

    $72,467

    $34.84

    What are Top 5 Best Paying Related Applied Exercise Science Jobs in the U.S.

    We found a few related jobs that pay more than jobs in the Applied Exercise Science category.

    For example Private Equity Research Analyst jobs pay as much as $29,060 (46.5%) more than the average Applied Exercise Science salary of $62,542. If you're qualified, finding work as an Private Equity Research Analyst may help you make more money than that of the average Applied Exercise Science position.

    Job Title

    Annual Salary

    Hourly Wage

    Private Equity Research Analyst

    $91,602

    $44.04

    Independent Contractor Legal Nurse Consultant

    $87,681

    $42.15

    Health Promotion Wellness

    $65,689

    $31.58

    Upstate Medical Center

    $48,997

    $23.56

    Medical Records Reviewer

    $37,743

    $18.15

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    Infographic detailing Applied Exercise Science salary across the United States as of July 2026. Displays a bar chart with salary percentiles, a national average salary of $62,542 per year or $30.07 an hour, and a color-coded map showing state-by-state salary variations.