What are the main factors that influence an Exercise Therapist's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Exercise Therapist?

The Financial Services industry offers the highest average compensation for Exercise Therapist roles, with salaries approximately 20% above the market median.

How does experience change An Exercise Therapist's salary?

An Exercise Therapist's salary grows with experience: starting around $40,531 for beginners, reaching about $41,874 at mid-level, and approach $42,550 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Exercise Therapist?

Exercise Therapist salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Exercise Therapist roles are District of Columbia $44,558, California $44,389, Massachusetts $43,797. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Exercise Therapist roles make?

Salaries for Exercise Therapist level roles vary by specialization: Medical Exercise Physiologist: $67,600; Exercise Physiologist: $67,517; Clinical Exercise Specialist: $50,800; Exercise Technician: $50,770; Exercise Specialist: $50,769.

Exercise Therapist Salary in Delaware

How much does an Exercise Therapist make in Delaware?

As of July 01, 2026, the average salary for an Exercise Therapist in Delaware is $40,755 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $20.

However, an Exercise Therapist's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $45,190
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $38,451 to $43,076
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $36,354

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Exercise Therapist Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$43,076	$3,590	$828	$21
Average	$40,755	$3,396	$784	$20
25th Percentile	$38,451	$3,204	$739	$18

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Key Factors That Influence Exercise Therapist Salaries

An Exercise Therapist's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Exercise Therapist Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Exercise Therapist's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $40,531
Early Career (1-2 years): $40,595
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $41,874
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $42,475
Expert (over 8 years): $42,550

Levels	Salary
Entry Level Exercise Therapist	$40,531
Intermediate Level Exercise Therapist	$40,595
Senior Level Exercise Therapist	$41,874
Specialist Level Exercise Therapist	$42,475
Expert Level Exercise Therapist	$42,550

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How Do Exercise Therapist Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Exercise Therapists. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $44,558.
California: $44,389.
Massachusetts: $43,797.

District of Columbia $44,558 California $44,389 Massachusetts $43,797 Washington $43,636 New Jersey $43,620 Alaska $43,564 Connecticut $43,009 New York $42,783

Hawaii $42,063 Rhode Island $41,725 Maryland $41,495 Minnesota $41,182 Colorado $41,061 Illinois $41,021 Oregon $40,868 Delaware $40,755

New Hampshire $40,684 Virginia $40,526 Pennsylvania $40,063 Nevada $39,829 North Dakota $39,753 Michigan $39,632 Wisconsin $39,588 Vermont $39,499

Texas $39,254 Maine $39,238 Arizona $39,214 Ohio $39,185 Georgia $38,815 Indiana $38,630 Wyoming $38,594 Utah $38,538

Iowa $38,513 Kansas $38,320 Louisiana $38,264 North Carolina $38,244 Missouri $38,236 Florida $38,079 Montana $37,994 Nebraska $37,914

Kentucky $37,870 South Carolina $37,709 Tennessee $37,608 Idaho $37,568 New Mexico $37,274 Oklahoma $37,210 Alabama $36,972 South Dakota $36,574

Arkansas $36,356 West Virginia $36,240 Mississippi $35,890

Top Paying Cities for Exercise Therapists

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Lincoln: $40,571
Little Creek: $40,868
Magnolia: $40,810

Lincoln, DE $40,571 Little Creek, DE $40,868 Magnolia, DE $40,810 Milford, DE $40,675 Marydel, DE $40,741 Millsboro, DE $40,401 Millville, DE $40,464 Milton, DE $40,534

Nassau, DE $40,563 Ocean View, DE $40,457 Rehoboth Beach, DE $40,534 Seaford, DE $40,557 Selbyville, DE $40,390 Smyrna, DE $40,897 Viola, DE $40,708 Woodside, DE $40,818

Bear, DE $40,724 Newark, DE $40,708 Claymont, DE $40,792 Delaware City, DE $40,749 Hockessin, DE $40,705 Kirkwood, DE $40,741 Middletown, DE $40,757 Montchanin, DE $40,714

New Castle, DE $40,720 Odessa, DE $40,777 Port Penn, DE $40,804 Rockland, DE $40,718 Saint Georges, DE $40,744 Townsend, DE $40,807 Winterthur, DE $40,723 Lewes, DE $40,549

Wilmington, DE $40,707 Dover, DE $40,868 Dover Afb, DE $40,653 Bethany Beach, DE $40,414 Bethel, DE $40,456 Bridgeville, DE $40,551 Camden Wyoming, DE $40,753 Cheswold, DE $40,855

Clayton, DE $40,856 Dagsboro, DE $40,386 Delmar, DE $40,321 Ellendale, DE $40,444 Felton, DE $40,671 Fenwick Island, DE $40,395 Frankford, DE $40,324 Frederica, DE $40,712

Georgetown, DE $40,371 Greenwood, DE $40,558 Harbeson, DE $40,414 Harrington, DE $40,620 Hartly, DE $40,746 Houston, DE $40,562 Kenton, DE $40,858 Laurel, DE $40,347

Yorklyn, DE $40,717

Exercise Therapist Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Exercise Therapist roles, the industry you choose can impact your earning potential by as much as 40% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the highest-paying industry, Financial Services, offers compensation 20% above the average. Conversely, Exercise Therapist positions in Business Services typically offer lower base pay, as this sector often view Exercise Therapist as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industry for an Exercise Therapist

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Financial Services	$48,906	$24.0	20%

Exercise Therapist Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Exercise Therapist's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$38,451

Average $40,755/year

$43,076

$3,204

Average $3,396/month

$3,590

$739

Average $784/week

$828

$18

Average $20/hour

$21

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$43,076	$3,590	$828	$21
Average	$40,755	$3,396	$784	$20
25th Percentile	$38,451	$3,204	$739	$18

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