The average wage for a kinesiologist in California is around $17.21 per hour.
Avg Wage
Kinesiologists earn an average hourly wage of $17.21.
Salaries typically start from $13.55 per hour and go up to $33.00 per hour.
42% below national average Updated in 2017
Kinesiologist earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level kinesiologist earnings begin at:
$33.00 per hour
$68,635 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level kinesiologist earnings begin at:
$22.78 per hour
$47,376 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level kinesiologist earnings begin at:
$17.21 per hour
$35,800 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level kinesiologist earnings begin at:
$14.53 per hour
$30,231 per year
10th percentile
Starting level kinesiologist earnings begin at:
$13.55 per hour
$28,185 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 about the same as related careers in California. On average, they make less than psychologists but more than athletes.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Psychologist salary | $47K |
| Fitness trainer salary | $40K |
| Personal trainer salary | $38K |
| Insurance sales agent salary | $37K |
| Optician salary | $36K |
| Kinesiologist salary | $36K |
| Dental assistant salary | $30K |
| Personal care aide salary | $25K |
| Athlete salary | $10K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)