Exercise Physiologists
SOC Code: 29-1128 Job Zone 4: Considerable Preparation Needed
Assess, plan, or implement fitness programs that include exercise or physical activities such as those designed to improve cardiorespiratory function, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, or flexibility.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Exercise Physiologists. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $45,781 | $67,891 | $90,002 | $112,112 |
| Modesto, CA | $41,454 | $63,544 | $85,613 | $107,702 |
| Stockton-Lodi, CA | $41,163 | $63,294 | $85,426 | $107,557 |
| Vallejo, CA | $41,267 | $63,170 | $85,093 | $106,995 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $40,747 | $62,733 | $84,718 | $106,704 |
| Salinas, CA | $51,438 | $69,680 | $87,942 | $106,184 |
| San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $41,350 | $62,442 | $83,533 | $104,624 |
| Merced, CA | $45,510 | $65,166 | $84,802 | $104,458 |
| Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $38,522 | $60,154 | $81,786 | $103,418 |
| Yuba City, CA | $52,395 | $69,181 | $85,987 | $102,773 |
H-1B Filing Data
Top H-1B Employers
| Employer | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| Physical Therapy of the City, PC | 73 | $54,238 |
| Prime Placement Inc | 38 | $56,779 |
| Core Rehab Staffing, Inc. | 32 | $53,813 |
| Physical Therapy of New York, PC | 29 | $53,291 |
| PRIME LEADERS HEALTH SERVICES, INC. | 19 | $55,026 |
| Ameristar Staffing Inc | 18 | $57,167 |
| AMERISTAR STAFFING, INC. | 18 | $6,637,924 |
| Hands of Hope Physical Therapy, PC | 13 | $79,200 |
| RELIABLE REHAB PHYSICAL THERAPY PC | 12 | $53,218 |
| US Healthcare, LLC | 12 | $53,083 |
Filing Trend
| Year | Filings | Avg Wage |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 13 | $54,988 |
| 2021 | 18 | $84,843 |
| 2022 | 18 | $74,723 |
| 2023 | 188 | $57,126 |
| 2024 | 197 | $61,567 |
| 2025 | 317 | $437,707 |
| 2026 | 16 | $79,826 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Speaking | 4.0 | |
| Active Listening | 4.0 | |
| Instructing | 4.0 | |
| Critical Thinking | 4.0 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 4.0 | |
| Writing | 3.9 | |
| Monitoring | 3.8 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.8 | |
| Service Orientation | 3.8 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.8 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Customer and Personal Service | 4.4 |
| Medicine and Dentistry | 3.9 |
| Therapy and Counseling | 3.8 |
| Education and Training | 3.8 |
| English Language | 3.7 |
| Biology | 3.5 |
| Psychology | 3.4 |
| Mathematics | 3.0 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 59.1% |
| Doctoral degree | 31.8% |
| Post-first professional | 9.1% |
Typical Tasks
- Conduct stress tests, using electrocardiograph (EKG) machines.
- Demonstrate correct use of exercise equipment or performance of exercise routines.
- Develop exercise programs to improve participant strength, flexibility, endurance, or circulatory functioning, in accordance with exercise science standards, regulatory requirements, and credentialing requirements.
- Explain exercise program or physiological testing procedures to participants.
- Interpret exercise program participant data to evaluate progress or identify needed program changes.
- Measure amount of body fat, using such equipment as hydrostatic scale, skinfold calipers, or tape measures.
- Measure oxygen consumption or lung functioning, using spirometers.
- Perform routine laboratory tests of blood samples for cholesterol level or glucose tolerance.
Technology Skills
Green = Hot Technology in demand
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