How much does a massage therapist make in Buffalo?
$61,830a year
Median yearly pay for massage therapists in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $29.73 an hour or $5,153 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.73
- Vs. national median
- +6%
- Rank among cities
- 72 of 238
- Jobs in the area
- 210
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,240Median: $61,830Highest 10%: $91,560
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,240 | $15.50 | |
| 25th | $32,490 | $15.62 | |
| Median | $61,830 | $29.73 | |
| 75th | $84,170 | $40.47 | |
| 90th | $91,560 | $44.02 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for massage therapists.
| Kingston, NY | $77,150 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $68,640 |
| Rochester, NY | $66,110 |
| Albany, NY | $62,310 |
| New York, NY | $50,600 |
| Syracuse, NY | $43,480 |
Related jobs in Buffalo
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $56,630 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $52,000 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $51,140 |
| Psychiatric Aide | $50,140 |
| Dental Assistant | $47,610 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $47,050 |
| Phlebotomist | $46,350 |
| Medical Assistant | $44,650 |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,790 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $38,380 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a massage therapist make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $29.73 ($61,830 a year).
Do massage therapists make more in Buffalo than the national average?
Yes: $61,830 against $58,450 nationally, 6% more.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $62,630, so Buffalo pays 1% less.
Where does Buffalo rank for massage therapist pay?
72 of 238 metro areas with data.
How much does a massage therapist make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,240 or less a year; the top 10% make $91,560 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.