SOC 319011

Massage Therapists

Perform therapeutic massages of soft tissues and joints. May assist in the assessment of range of motion and muscle strength, or propose client therapy plans.

National Median

$57,950

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$57,950

Entry Level (10th pct)

$33,280

Experienced (90th pct)

$97,450

Total Employed

96,040

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$33,280 - $44,870
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$44,870 - $77,170
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$77,170 - $97,450

Highest Paying Locations for Massage Therapists

Alaska

$135,200

+133.3% vs national

Vermont

$105,490

+82.0% vs national

Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area

$96,950

+67.3% vs national

Bend, OR

$93,160

+60.8% vs national

Albany, OR

$92,310

+59.3% vs national

Massage Therapists Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
Alaska	$135,200	570
Vermont	$105,490	60
Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area	$96,950	200
Bend, OR	$93,160	190
Albany, OR	$92,310	40
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$88,390	2,090
Bellingham, WA	$87,980	150
Salem, OR	$87,880	140
Chico, CA	$84,840	60
Medford, OR	$83,510	130
State College, PA	$83,200	40
Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area	$83,200	40
Oregon	$82,860	2,280
Washington	$82,820	3,590
Pittsfield, MA	$81,720	110
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC	$81,630	110
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$81,580	1,680
Eugene-Springfield, OR	$81,460	200
Yakima, WA	$80,930	80
Hawaii	$80,590	1,420
Raleigh-Cary, NC	$80,130	720
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA	$79,870	50
Kennewick-Richland, WA	$78,900	90
Duluth, MN-WI	$78,780	100
Corvallis, OR	$78,480	40
Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA	$77,990	40
Rochester, MN	$77,840	50
Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area	$77,750	60
Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ	$77,340	80
Portland-South Portland, ME	$76,060	290
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$76,010	1,070
Fargo, ND-MN	$75,710	70
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA	$75,650	170
Boulder, CO	$75,570	380
Minnesota	$75,500	1,440
Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area	$75,460	80
Coeur d'Alene, ID	$75,270	60
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC	$74,530	130
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA	$73,540	310
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA	$73,300	290
St. Cloud, MN	$73,300	30
Kingston, NY	$72,060	90
Green Bay, WI	$71,710	50
Lexington-Fayette, KY	$71,650	120
Springfield, MO	$71,540	130
Lansing-East Lansing, MI	$71,120	100
North Dakota	$70,720	150
Wilmington, NC	$70,560	140
Idaho	$70,470	270
Boise City, ID	$70,470	130

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Massage Therapists?

The national median annual salary for Massage Therapists is $57,950, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Massage Therapistss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Massage Therapistss is Alaska, with a median salary of $135,200.

How much can an experienced Massage Therapists make?

Top-earning Massage Therapistss (90th percentile) make $97,450 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.