The average wage for a kinesiologist in the United States is around $14.84 per hour.
Avg Wage
Kinesiologists earn an average hourly wage of $14.84.
Salaries typically start from $13.24 per hour and go up to $20.29 per hour.
50% below national average Updated in 2018
Kinesiologist earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level kinesiologist earnings begin at:
$20.29 per hour
$42,208 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level kinesiologist earnings begin at:
$17.00 per hour
$35,365 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level kinesiologist earnings begin at:
$14.84 per hour
$30,876 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level kinesiologist earnings begin at:
$13.71 per hour
$28,527 per year
10th percentile
Starting level kinesiologist earnings begin at:
$13.24 per hour
$27,541 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Kinesiologist salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| California | $35,800 |
How do kinesiologist salaries compare to similar careers?
Kinesiologists earn 32% less than similar careers in the United States. On average, they make less than midwives.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Midwife salary | $55K |
| Recreational therapist salary | $48K |
| Art therapist salary | $48K |
| Music therapist salary | $48K |
| Massage therapist salary | $41K |
| Kinesiologist salary | $31K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)