Earnings
Kinesiologists earned salaries that ranged from $40,000 to $81,000 in 2024, according to PayScale.com. They received average salaries of $56,779. ExploreHealthCareers.org reports much higher average annual salaries ($77,998 in 2024) for kinesiologists.
Depending on their employers, most kinesiologists enjoy a full complement of benefits, including vacation and sick time as well as holidays and medical and dental insurance. Kinesiologists who work in a health care facility usually get free use of the exercise equipment.
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