How much does a massage therapist make in Alabama?
$48,930a year
Median yearly pay for massage therapists in Alabama. That is $23.52 an hour or $4,078 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.52
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 600
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $22,250Median: $48,930Highest 10%: $91,260
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $22,250 | $10.70 | |
| 25th | $28,010 | $13.47 | |
| Median | $48,930 | $23.52 | |
| 75th | $79,170 | $38.06 | |
| 90th | $91,260 | $43.88 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Daphne, AL | $60,160 |
| Montgomery, AL | $58,750 |
| Tuscaloosa, AL | $49,560 |
| Huntsville, AL | $49,410 |
| Auburn, AL | $46,060 |
| Mobile, AL | $28,010 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for massage therapists.
| 40. Tennessee | $50,070 |
| 41. Kansas | $49,990 |
| 42. Florida | $49,680 |
| 43. Alabama | $48,930 |
| 44. West Virginia | $46,600 |
| 45. California | $45,970 |
| 46. Mississippi | $40,490 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a massage therapist make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $23.52 ($48,930 a year).
Do massage therapists make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $48,930 against $58,450 nationally, 16% less.
Where does Alabama rank for massage therapist pay?
Alabama ranks 43 of 50 states.
Which city in Alabama pays massage therapists the most?
Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL, with a median of $60,160 a year.
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.