How much does a massage therapist make in Albany?
$62,310a year
Median yearly pay for massage therapists in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area. That is $29.96 an hour or $5,193 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.96
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 66 of 238
- Jobs in the area
- 190
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,240Median: $62,310Highest 10%: $89,350
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,240 | $15.50 | |
| 25th | $33,280 | $16.00 | |
| Median | $62,310 | $29.96 | |
| 75th | $80,220 | $38.57 | |
| 90th | $89,350 | $42.96 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for massage therapists.
| Kingston, NY | $77,150 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $68,640 |
| Rochester, NY | $66,110 |
| Buffalo, NY | $61,830 |
| New York, NY | $50,600 |
| Syracuse, NY | $43,480 |
Related jobs in Albany
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $64,050 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $62,200 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $50,310 |
| Dental Assistant | $48,220 |
| Phlebotomist | $46,040 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $46,010 |
| Medical Assistant | $44,870 |
| Nursing Assistant | $40,160 |
| Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker | $39,520 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $38,950 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a massage therapist make an hour in Albany?
The median hourly pay in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area is $29.96 ($62,310 a year).
Do massage therapists make more in Albany than the national average?
Yes: $62,310 against $58,450 nationally, 7% more.
How does Albany compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $62,630, so Albany pays 1% less.
Where does Albany rank for massage therapist pay?
66 of 238 metro areas with data.
How much does a massage therapist make starting out in Albany?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $89,350 or more.
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.