How much does a massage therapist make in Charlotte?
$58,930a year
Median yearly pay for massage therapists in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area. That is $28.33 an hour or $4,911 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.33
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 105 of 238
- Jobs in the area
- 930
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,740Median: $58,930Highest 10%: $96,690
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,740 | $15.74 | |
| 25th | $32,740 | $15.74 | |
| Median | $58,930 | $28.33 | |
| 75th | $86,320 | $41.50 | |
| 90th | $96,690 | $46.49 |
Other cities in North Carolina
Median yearly pay for massage therapists.
| Wilmington, NC | $81,390 |
| Raleigh, NC | $71,480 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $70,120 |
| Greensboro, NC | $63,250 |
| Durham, NC | $61,170 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $57,510 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $56,260 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $56,230 |
| Asheville, NC | $47,780 |
Related jobs in Charlotte
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $72,780 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $70,720 |
| Dental Assistant | $50,060 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $47,830 |
| Medical Assistant | $46,520 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $46,420 |
| Phlebotomist | $44,980 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $44,770 |
| Psychiatric Aide | $41,780 |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,430 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a massage therapist make an hour in Charlotte?
The median hourly pay in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro area is $28.33 ($58,930 a year).
Do massage therapists make more in Charlotte than the national average?
Yes: $58,930 against $58,450 nationally, 1% more.
How does Charlotte compare with the rest of North Carolina?
The median in North Carolina is $60,650, so Charlotte pays 3% less.
Where does Charlotte rank for massage therapist pay?
105 of 238 metro areas with data.
How much does a massage therapist make starting out in Charlotte?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,740 or less a year; the top 10% make $96,690 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.