60 Exercise science jobs in Columbus, OH


10 of the Most Popular Types of Exercise Science Jobs in 2026

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Exercise science careers focus on training, treatment, and research in fields related to exercise and sports. Your duties and responsibilities as an exercise scientist vary depending on your area of specialty. An exercise physiologist works to develop programs to improve the health of ill patients, while a kinesiologist practices kinesiology, which focuses on the movement of the human body. You can also work as a trainer or therapist for people in need of physical therapy or rehabilitation. Exercise science professionals could also work in fields like sports medicine to help rehabilitate athletes after an injury.

If you are interested in a job related to Exercise Science, here are some popular related job searches with the most open positions on ZipRecruiter.

Top Types Of Exercise Science Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Exercise Science positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.
  • Kinesiology Masters

    Salary range: $87,000 - $100,500

    Kinesiology Masters is a common job search query. Most salaries for Kinesiology Masters jobs pay between $87,000 (25th percentile) and $100,500 (75th percentile) annually. There are plenty of open positions nationwide for Kinesiology Masters job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Kinesiology Doctor Salary

    Salary range: $112,000 - $218,000

    Kinesiology Doctor Salary is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Kinesiology Doctor Salary jobs pay between $112,000 (25th percentile) and $218,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Kinesiology Doctor Salary job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Kinesiology Motor Behavior

    Salary range: $40,000 - $55,000

    Kinesiology Motor Behavior is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Kinesiology Motor Behavior jobs pay between $40,000 (25th percentile) and $55,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Kinesiology Motor Behavior job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Masters In Exercise Science

    Salary range: $30,000 - $65,000

    Masters In Exercise Science is a common job search query. Most salaries for Masters In Exercise Science jobs pay between $30,000 (25th percentile) and $65,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Masters In Exercise Science job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Muscle Food

    Salary range: $25,000 - $51,500

    Muscle Food is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Muscle Food jobs pay between $25,000 (25th percentile) and $51,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Muscle Food job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Online Kinesiology

    Salary range: $27,500 - $34,500

    Online Kinesiology is a typical job search query Most salaries for Online Kinesiology jobs pay between $27,500 (25th percentile) and $34,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Online Kinesiology job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Exercise Science Bachelors

    Salary range: $43,000 - $70,500

    Exercise Science Bachelors is a common job search query. Most salaries for Exercise Science Bachelors jobs pay between $43,000 (25th percentile) and $70,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Exercise Science Bachelors job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Human Movement Science

    Salary range: $37,500 - $48,000

    Human Movement Science is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Human Movement Science jobs pay between $37,500 (25th percentile) and $48,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Human Movement Science job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Internship Exercise Physiologist

    Salary range: $43,000 - $70,500

    Internship Exercise Physiologist is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Internship Exercise Physiologist jobs pay between $43,000 (25th percentile) and $70,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Internship Exercise Physiologist job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Entry Level Kinesiology

    Salary range: $40,500 - $52,000

    Entry-level kinesiology jobs include titles such as personal trainer, exercise physiologist, and athletic trainer. You can also find entry-level work as a kinesiologist, providing services as a health educator or consultant for athletes and other clients. The responsibilities of a kinesiologist include helping clients improve how their body moves and functions, implementing rehabilitation methods for injuries, administering the proper treatments to restore physical movements, and conducting appropriate research to aid clients. Other duties of an entry-level kinesiology job may include helping athletes to improve their performance and fitness, assisting patients with their range of motion limitations, examining movement disorders, training or coaching athletes regarding their fitness and using proper technique, and assisting the elderly with mobility programs.