DOL Filings vs BLS Survey
What Employers File with DOL
This figure comes from 703 employer filings with the US Department of Labor under legal obligation. Employers file this salary when sponsoring workers for PERM green cards or H-1B visas.
What BLS Says the Market Pays
This figure comes from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey of 8,110 establishments. This is an independent survey-based estimate of what all workers in this occupation earn.
Salary Distribution
Top Paying Employers for Exercise Physiologists
Ranked by median salary from DOL filingsSalary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs National | Filings | Employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NE | $51,366 | +7.4% | 14 | 11 |
| Bronx, NY | $50,794 | +6.2% | 36 | 12 |
| Flushing, NY | $50,794 | +6.2% | 14 | 7 |
| Bronx, NE | $50,731 | +6% | 12 | 7 |
| New York, NY | $50,397 | +5.3% | 46 | 24 |
| Brooklyn, NY | $50,000 | +4.5% | 31 | 21 |
| BROOKLYN, NE | $40,000 | -16.4% | 29 | 12 |
| Madison Heights, MI | $39,666 | -17.1% | 32 | 5 |
| DALLAS, TX | $34,590 | -27.7% | 20 | 4 |
Salary by State
| State | Median | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | $175,000 | +187.4% | 3 |
| Arkansas | $134,750 | +188.1% | 1 |
| Oklahoma | $75,000 | +58.5% | 3 |
| Oregon | $70,852 | +2.4% | 2 |
| Virginia | $62,400 | +5.1% | 1 |
| California | $62,400 | +0.8% | 23 |
| Illinois | $54,777 | -10.6% | 2 |
| Massachusetts | $52,833 | -23.4% | 10 |
| New York | $50,794 | -30.7% | 192 |
| District of Columbia | $50,625 | N/A | 2 |
| South Dakota | $49,618 | -3.6% | 2 |
| New Jersey | $48,500 | -19.6% | 6 |
| Nebraska | $46,446 | -23.4% | 84 |
| Florida | $46,218 | -26.1% | 17 |
| Maryland | $45,000 | -24.2% | 5 |
| Indiana | $43,742 | -28.4% | 5 |
| Georgia | $43,420 | -17.9% | 2 |
| Michigan | $43,326 | -18.5% | 68 |
| Ohio | $42,000 | -21.7% | 3 |
| North Carolina | $42,000 | -16.9% | 3 |
| Tennessee | $41,725 | -19.1% | 8 |
| Delaware | $39,957 | -28.5% | 1 |
| Montana | $39,543 | N/A | 1 |
| Louisiana | $39,042 | -10.2% | 1 |
| Iowa | $38,880 | -27.9% | 1 |
| Arizona | $37,900 | -36.3% | 3 |
| Texas | $36,300 | -32.6% | 37 |
| South Carolina | $32,532 | -31.8% | 2 |
| Colorado | $31,762 | -48% | 3 |
| Washington | $30,900 | -61.8% | 4 |
Salary Trend - DOL Data
Education Requirements
From PERM filingsFor Exercise Physiologists positions, 38% of PERM filings required a Bachelor's degree, 58% required a Master's degree, and 4% required no formal degree.
Education by Top Employer
Most common minimum education from PERM filings| Employer | Most Common Education | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Prime Healthcare Services Inc. | Not specified | $50,731 |
| National Therapy Services LLC | Not specified | $39,666 |
| Prime Leaders Health Services, Inc. | Master's | $44,294 |
| American Medical Inc. | Not specified | $40,000 |
| ADVANCED CARE REHAB SERVICES | Not specified | $39,666 |
| NYC HEALTHCARE STAFFING LLC | Not specified | $45,656 |
| Dynamic Physical Therapy Services | Not specified | $47,549 |
| Hands of Hope PT, P.C. | Not specified | $40,000 |
| NATIONAL THERA SOURCE LLC | Not specified | $38,189 |
| Gandara Mental Health Center | Not specified | $41,891 |
Salary by Industry
Same occupation, different industries (NAICS)The highest-paying industry for Exercise Physiologists is Arts, Entertainment, Recreation at $84,092. The lowest-paying industry with significant hiring is Administrative and Support Services at $45,981.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on 703 DOL filings, the median salary for a Exercise Physiologists is $47,840, ranging from $40,123 to $54,080.
The 90th percentile salary is $79,830 according to BLS data.
Based on DOL filings, New York, NE offers the highest median at $51,366.
DOL filing data covers positions where the employer filed for PERM green card sponsorship or an H-1B visa. These filings represent a subset of all Exercise Physiologists positions. We compare this data against BLS OEWS data which covers all workers in this occupation.
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