Where exercise physiologist pay sits against the Australian full-time average
Exercise physiologists assess, plan and implement exercise programs for preventing and managing chronic diseases and injuries. According to Jobs and Skills Australia, there are about 5,100 employed exercise physiologists in Australia, with a median age of 29 years and a part-time share of 52%. However, the ABS does not publish a separate median weekly earnings figure for this specific 6-digit ANZSCO occupation. The Jobs and Skills Australia profile for Exercise Physiologists explicitly lists median weekly earnings as "N/A".
National full-time average and medians
The key benchmark is the national full-time adult ordinary-time average: $2,083.70 per week, about $108,352 per year, based on the ABS Average Weekly Earnings, May 2026. This is the site's line. The full-time median is about $90,532 per year, and the all-employees median is about $74,100 per year (ABS Employee Earnings, August 2025). The national minimum wage from 1 July 2026 is $26.44 per hour, $1,004.90 per week, about $52,255 per year on 38 hours.
Related data from related occupations
While no specific exercise physiologist figure exists, the ABS Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025 shows that Professionals overall had average weekly total cash earnings of $2,049.60 for all employees. For full-time non-managerial employees paid at the adult rate, the average weekly total cash earnings for Professionals was $2,049.60. The average hourly total cash earnings for Professionals was $64.50. These figures provide a broad reference for health professionals.
State and territory averages
Full-time adult ordinary-time earnings vary by state. The national average is $2,083.70 per week. State averages (from ABS Average Weekly Earnings, May 2026) are:
- New South Wales: $2,108.80 per week (about $109,658 per year)
- Victoria: $2,041.10 ($106,137)
- Queensland: $2,039.70 ($106,064)
- South Australia: $1,970.20 ($102,450)
- Western Australia: $2,227.40 ($115,825)
- Tasmania: $1,846.30 ($96,008)
- Northern Territory: $1,984.10 ($103,173)
- Australian Capital Territory: $2,290.20 ($119,090)
Exercise physiologists working in states with higher averages may expect pay closer to those levels, but no occupation-specific data confirms this.
How the figures are set
The national full-time average is based on the ABS Average Weekly Earnings survey, released twice a year for May and November. The median figures come from the ABS Employee Earnings and Hours survey, released annually in August. The minimum wage is set by Fair Work, with the latest increase from 1 July 2026. For award-covered employees, the Health Professionals and Associated Professionals Award may set minimum rates.
What this means for exercise physiologists
Without a published median or average, exercise physiologists cannot be directly placed on the line. However, the site allows you to Place a salary on the line using the national average as a reference. You can also compare with States and territories to see how location affects averages. For broader comparisons, see Job medians for related health roles.
Tax considerations
For 2026–27, resident tax rates: nil to $18,200; 0% to $18,200; 15% to $45,000; 30% to $135,000; 37% to $190,000; 45% above that. Medicare levy 2% applies before reductions. The tax brackets help estimate take-home pay from any salary.
Conclusion
In summary, the official data does not provide a specific salary for exercise physiologists. The national full-time average is $108,352 per year. The all-employees median is $74,100 per year. The minimum wage is $52,255 per year. For exercise physiologists, the lack of data means we cannot give a precise figure. Use the site's tools to compare any salary against these benchmarks.