How much does a massage therapist make in Atlanta?
$48,610a year
Median yearly pay for massage therapists in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $23.37 an hour or $4,051 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.37
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among cities
- 186 of 238
- Jobs in the area
- 1,220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $19,010Median: $48,610Highest 10%: $82,320
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $19,010 | $9.14 | |
| 25th | $33,740 | $16.22 | |
| Median | $48,610 | $23.37 | |
| 75th | $80,980 | $38.93 | |
| 90th | $82,320 | $39.58 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for massage therapists.
| Athens, GA | $73,330 |
| Savannah, GA | $67,470 |
| Augusta, GA | $58,800 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $48,030 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $78,180 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $74,730 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $49,430 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $49,430 |
| Phlebotomist | $49,370 |
| Dental Assistant | $47,210 |
| Medical Assistant | $46,060 |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,350 |
| Pharmacy Aide | $39,160 |
| Psychiatric Aide | $39,080 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a massage therapist make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $23.37 ($48,610 a year).
Do massage therapists make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $48,610 against $58,450 nationally, 17% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $50,820, so Atlanta pays 4% less.
Where does Atlanta rank for massage therapist pay?
186 of 238 metro areas with data.
How much does a massage therapist make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $19,010 or less a year; the top 10% make $82,320 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.