How much does a massage therapist make in Austin?
$60,460a year
Median yearly pay for massage therapists in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area. That is $29.07 an hour or $5,038 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.07
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 86 of 238
- Jobs in the area
- 1,360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,610Median: $60,460Highest 10%: $109,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,610 | $17.12 | |
| 25th | $52,230 | $25.11 | |
| Median | $60,460 | $29.07 | |
| 75th | $77,500 | $37.26 | |
| 90th | $109,500 | $52.64 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for massage therapists.
| Waco, TX | $72,560 |
| Abilene, TX | $68,730 |
| Houston, TX | $59,150 |
| Dallas, TX | $59,010 |
| San Antonio, TX | $56,870 |
| Tyler, TX | $56,300 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $56,210 |
| Longview, TX | $54,480 |
| Lubbock, TX | $54,200 |
| Killeen, TX | $54,120 |
| College Station, TX | $49,320 |
| McAllen, TX | $47,410 |
| El Paso, TX | $46,820 |
Related jobs in Austin
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $84,930 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $81,500 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $64,080 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $49,270 |
| Dental Assistant | $48,500 |
| Medical Assistant | $45,820 |
| Phlebotomist | $45,570 |
| Pharmacy Aide | $40,740 |
| Orderly | $39,210 |
| Nursing Assistant | $38,550 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a massage therapist make an hour in Austin?
The median hourly pay in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area is $29.07 ($60,460 a year).
Do massage therapists make more in Austin than the national average?
Yes: $60,460 against $58,450 nationally, 3% more.
How does Austin compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $59,370, so Austin pays 2% more.
Where does Austin rank for massage therapist pay?
86 of 238 metro areas with data.
How much does a massage therapist make starting out in Austin?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,610 or less a year; the top 10% make $109,500 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.