How much does a massage therapist make in Boston?
$75,160a year
Median yearly pay for massage therapists in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $36.13 an hour or $6,263 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.13
- Vs. national median
- +29%
- Rank among cities
- 30 of 238
- Jobs in the area
- 2,180
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,430Median: $75,160Highest 10%: $104,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,430 | $22.32 | |
| 25th | $52,370 | $25.18 | |
| Median | $75,160 | $36.13 | |
| 75th | $103,000 | $49.52 | |
| 90th | $104,700 | $50.34 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for massage therapists.
| Pittsfield, MA | $102,100 |
| Providence, RI | $60,420 |
| Springfield, MA | $58,500 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $52,560 |
| Worcester, MA | $49,600 |
Related jobs in Boston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $80,430 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $75,300 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $60,840 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $60,760 |
| Dental Assistant | $58,160 |
| Medical Assistant | $50,740 |
| Phlebotomist | $50,420 |
| Psychiatric Aide | $48,100 |
| Nursing Assistant | $47,590 |
| Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker | $45,790 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a massage therapist make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $36.13 ($75,160 a year).
Do massage therapists make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $75,160 against $58,450 nationally, 29% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $63,390, so Boston pays 19% more.
Where does Boston rank for massage therapist pay?
30 of 238 metro areas with data.
How much does a massage therapist make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,430 or less a year; the top 10% make $104,700 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.