Massage Therapists
Occupation
$57,950
National Median Salary
$27.86
Median Hourly Wage
96,040
Total Employment
Salary Distribution
10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile
Salary Trend (2014-2024)
+55.9%
10 Year Change
$37,180
2014 Median
$57,950
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries
Industry Wage Growth
Best Paying States
Fastest Growing States
Where This Career Pays Above Average
Top Paying Industries for Massage Therapists
| Industry | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Spectator Sports | $90,700 | 60 |
| Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries | $88,790 | 60 |
| Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $80,990 | 40 |
| Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) | $78,000 | 40 |
| Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals | $73,480 | 40 |
Top Paying States for Massage Therapists
| State | Annual Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $135,200 | 570 |
| Vermont | $105,490 | 60 |
| Oregon | $82,860 | 2,280 |
| Washington | $82,820 | 3,590 |
| Hawaii | $80,590 | 1,420 |
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Spectator Sports
Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries
Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)
Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians)
Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals
Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals
Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly
Offices of Chiropractors
Hospitals
General Medical and Surgical Hospitals
Outpatient Care Centers
Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists