How much does a massage therapist make in Baltimore?
$63,820a year
Median yearly pay for massage therapists in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $30.68 an hour or $5,318 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.68
- Vs. national median
- +9%
- Rank among cities
- 58 of 238
- Jobs in the area
- 840
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,510Median: $63,820Highest 10%: $88,370
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,510 | $17.07 | |
| 25th | $43,840 | $21.08 | |
| Median | $63,820 | $30.68 | |
| 75th | $81,380 | $39.13 | |
| 90th | $88,370 | $42.49 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for massage therapists.
| Washington, DC | $65,220 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $59,560 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $57,010 |
Related jobs in Baltimore
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $82,620 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $79,250 |
| Psychiatric Aide | $51,440 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $48,510 |
| Dental Assistant | $48,410 |
| Medical Assistant | $46,790 |
| Phlebotomist | $44,450 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $44,230 |
| Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker | $44,110 |
| Nursing Assistant | $42,770 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a massage therapist make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $30.68 ($63,820 a year).
Do massage therapists make more in Baltimore than the national average?
Yes: $63,820 against $58,450 nationally, 9% more.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $62,270, so Baltimore pays 2% more.
Where does Baltimore rank for massage therapist pay?
58 of 238 metro areas with data.
How much does a massage therapist make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,510 or less a year; the top 10% make $88,370 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.