How much does a massage therapist make in Columbus?
$57,580a year
Median yearly pay for massage therapists in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $27.68 an hour or $4,798 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.68
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 116 of 238
- Jobs in the area
- 390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $40,690Median: $57,580Highest 10%: $77,030
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $40,690 | $19.56 | |
| 25th | $47,560 | $22.87 | |
| Median | $57,580 | $27.68 | |
| 75th | $60,880 | $29.27 | |
| 90th | $77,030 | $37.03 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for massage therapists.
| Dayton, OH | $56,720 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $55,990 |
| Toledo, OH | $54,850 |
| Cleveland, OH | $54,770 |
| Akron, OH | $47,990 |
Related jobs in Columbus
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $69,480 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $63,480 |
| Dental Assistant | $48,760 |
| Psychiatric Aide | $47,160 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $46,060 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $45,820 |
| Medical Assistant | $44,140 |
| Nursing Assistant | $42,970 |
| Phlebotomist | $41,330 |
| Physical Therapist Aide | $39,990 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a massage therapist make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $27.68 ($57,580 a year).
Do massage therapists make more in Columbus than the national average?
No: $57,580 against $58,450 nationally, 1% less.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $55,990, so Columbus pays 3% more.
Where does Columbus rank for massage therapist pay?
116 of 238 metro areas with data.
How much does a massage therapist make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $40,690 or less a year; the top 10% make $77,030 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.