How much does a massage therapist make?
Median yearly pay in the United States: half earn more and half earn less. That is $28.10 an hour or $4,871 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.10
- Average (mean)
- $63,830
- Jobs
- 98,790
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,640 | $16.17 | |
| 25th | $43,480 | $20.90 | |
| Median | $58,450 | $28.10 | |
| 75th | $78,320 | $37.65 | |
| 90th | $100,200 | $48.17 |
By state
Median yearly pay.
| Alaska | $134,900 |
| Washington | $87,360 |
| Oregon | $86,970 |
| Hawaii | $81,280 |
| New Hampshire | $80,360 |
| Rhode Island | $74,960 |
| North Dakota | $74,140 |
| Maine | $73,290 |
| Michigan | $70,960 |
| District of Columbia | $64,110 |
| Massachusetts | $63,390 |
| Minnesota | $63,070 |
| New York | $62,630 |
| Arizona | $62,400 |
| Maryland | $62,270 |
| Connecticut | $62,260 |
| Virginia | $62,220 |
| Utah | $62,130 |
| Missouri | $62,050 |
| Wyoming | $61,980 |
| Colorado | $61,060 |
| North Carolina | $60,650 |
| Illinois | $60,490 |
| Idaho | $60,420 |
| Kentucky | $59,790 |
| Texas | $59,370 |
| Delaware | $58,870 |
| Pennsylvania | $58,300 |
| Wisconsin | $58,070 |
| South Carolina | $58,000 |
| Iowa | $57,710 |
| Ohio | $55,990 |
| Indiana | $55,590 |
| Nebraska | $53,950 |
| Montana | $53,540 |
| Nevada | $53,540 |
| South Dakota | $52,000 |
| Georgia | $50,820 |
| New Jersey | $50,150 |
| Tennessee | $50,070 |
| Kansas | $49,990 |
| Florida | $49,680 |
| Alabama | $48,930 |
| West Virginia | $46,600 |
| California | $45,970 |
| Mississippi | $40,490 |
| Arkansas | $39,990 |
| New Mexico | $37,840 |
| Oklahoma | $36,630 |
| Louisiana | $36,480 |
Highest paying cities
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Fairbanks, AK | $130,600 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $102,100 |
| Kahului, HI | $96,820 |
| Salem, OR | $96,080 |
| Grants Pass, OR | $94,610 |
| Bend, OR | $94,580 |
| Seattle, WA | $94,220 |
| Bozeman, MT | $85,670 |
| Portland, OR | $84,730 |
| Yakima, WA | $84,100 |
| Eugene, OR | $83,880 |
| Bellingham, WA | $83,790 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $83,200 |
| Bremerton, WA | $82,690 |
| State College, PA | $82,490 |
In other countries
Massage Therapist belongs to the international group "Physiotherapy technicians and assistants".
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- Healthcare Support Worker$48,430
Frequently asked questions
How much does a massage therapist make an hour?
The median hourly pay is $28.10 ($58,450 a year).
How much does a massage therapist make a month?
About $4,871 a month before tax, based on a median of $58,450 a year.
How much does a massage therapist make starting out?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,640 or less a year ($16.17 an hour); the top 10% make $100,200 or more.
Which state pays massage therapists the most?
Alaska, with a median of $134,900 a year, followed by Washington ($87,360) and Oregon ($86,970).
Which city pays massage therapists the most?
Fairbanks-College, AK, with a median of $130,600 a year.
How many massage therapists are there in the United States?
About 98,790 people work as massage therapists.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.