How much does a massage therapist make in Chicago?
$61,200a year
Median yearly pay for massage therapists in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area. That is $29.42 an hour or $5,100 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.42
- Vs. national median
- +5%
- Rank among cities
- 78 of 238
- Jobs in the area
- 3,890
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,770Median: $61,200Highest 10%: $83,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,770 | $16.24 | |
| 25th | $47,020 | $22.61 | |
| Median | $61,200 | $29.42 | |
| 75th | $77,550 | $37.28 | |
| 90th | $83,000 | $39.90 |
Other cities in Illinois
Median yearly pay for massage therapists.
| Davenport, IA | $62,400 |
| Springfield, IL | $61,280 |
| Champaign, IL | $61,170 |
| Rockford, IL | $60,880 |
| St. Louis, MO | $59,020 |
| Peoria, IL | $56,270 |
| Bloomington, IL | $55,150 |
Related jobs in Chicago
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $72,230 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $67,840 |
| Dental Assistant | $48,950 |
| Psychiatric Aide | $48,670 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $48,630 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $48,440 |
| Medical Assistant | $47,270 |
| Phlebotomist | $47,190 |
| Nursing Assistant | $46,940 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | $43,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a massage therapist make an hour in Chicago?
The median hourly pay in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area is $29.42 ($61,200 a year).
Do massage therapists make more in Chicago than the national average?
Yes: $61,200 against $58,450 nationally, 5% more.
How does Chicago compare with the rest of Illinois?
The median in Illinois is $60,490, so Chicago pays 1% more.
Where does Chicago rank for massage therapist pay?
78 of 238 metro areas with data.
How much does a massage therapist make starting out in Chicago?
The lowest-paid 10% make $33,770 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,000 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.