Exercise Physiologists

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AUTOMATION RISK
CALCULATED
4%
(Minimal Risk)
POLLING
41%
(Moderate Risk, Based on 25 votes)
Average: 23%
LABOR DEMAND
GROWTH
10.4%
by year 2033
WAGES
$54,860
or $26.37 per hour
Volume
8,060
as of 2023
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JOB SCORE
6.4/10
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- Chance of being automated
- Job growth
- Wages
- Volume of available positions

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Calculated automation risk

4% (Minimal Risk)

Minimal Risk (0-20%): Occupations in this category have a low probability of being automated, as they typically demand complex problem-solving, creativity, strong interpersonal skills, and a high degree of manual dexterity. These jobs often involve intricate hand movements and precise coordination, making it difficult for machines to replicate the required tasks.

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Some very important qualities of the job are difficult to automate:

  • Assisting and Caring for Others

Some quite important qualities of the job are difficult to automate:

  • Social Perceptiveness

  • Originality

  • Persuasion

  • Negotiation

User poll

41% chance of full automation within the next two decades

Our visitors have voted they are unsure if this occupation will be automated. However, employees may be able to find reassurance in the automated risk level we have generated, which shows 4% chance of automation.

What do you think the risk of automation is?

What is the likelihood that Exercise Physiologists will be replaced by robots or artificial intelligence within the next 20 years?

Growth

Very fast growth relative to other professions

The number of 'Exercise Physiologists' job openings is expected to rise 10.4% by 2033

Total employment, and estimated job openings

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the period between 2023 and 2033
Updated projections are due 09-2025.

Wages

Moderately paid relative to other professions

In 2023, the median annual wage for 'Exercise Physiologists' was 54.860 $, or 26 $ per hour

'Exercise Physiologists' were paid 14.1% higher than the national median wage, which stood at 48.060 $

Wages over time

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Volume

Significantly lower range of job opportunities compared to other professions

As of 2023 there were 8,060 people employed as 'Exercise Physiologists' within the United States.

This represents around < 0.001% of the employed workforce across the country

Put another way, around 1 in 18 thousand people are employed as 'Exercise Physiologists'.

Job description

Assess, plan, or implement fitness programs that include exercise or physical activities such as those designed to improve cardiorespiratory function, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, or flexibility.

SOC Code: 29-1128.00

Comments (2)

Octavio Bruza (Highly likely)
14 Jul 2025 18:01
AI now acts as a mental health professional
Josh (No chance)
26 Oct 2022 20:13
Diagnosis, treatment, personification, person-centred approach. Only half of this can be done by a robot
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