Exercise Physiologists

Low Risk
22%
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AUTOMATION RISK
CALCULATED
4%
(Minimal Risk)
POLLING
40%
(Low Risk)
Average: 22%
LABOR DEMAND
GROWTH
9.1%
by year 2032
WAGES
$54,860
or $26.37 per hour
Volume
8,060
as of 2023
SUMMARY
JOB SCORE
6.2/10

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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.

More information on what this score is, and how it is calculated is available here.

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

  • Negotiation

  • Persuasion

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40% chance of full automation within the next two decades

Our visitors have voted there's a low chance this occupation will be automated. This assessment is further supported by the calculated automation risk level, which estimates 4% chance of automation.

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Growth

Fast growth relative to other professions

The number of 'Exercise Physiologists' job openings is expected to rise 9.1% by 2032

Total employment, and estimated job openings

* Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for the period between 2021 and 2031
Updated projections are due 09-2024.

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

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Josh (No chance) 1 year ago
Diagnosis, treatment, personification, person-centred approach. Only half of this can be done by a robot
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