How much does a massage therapist make in Dallas?
$59,010a year
Median yearly pay for massage therapists in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $28.37 an hour or $4,918 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.37
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 103 of 238
- Jobs in the area
- 2,930
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,100Median: $59,010Highest 10%: $102,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,100 | $16.88 | |
| 25th | $50,800 | $24.42 | |
| Median | $59,010 | $28.37 | |
| 75th | $76,000 | $36.54 | |
| 90th | $102,800 | $49.40 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for massage therapists.
| Waco, TX | $72,560 |
| Abilene, TX | $68,730 |
| Austin, TX | $60,460 |
| Houston, TX | $59,150 |
| San Antonio, TX | $56,870 |
| Tyler, TX | $56,300 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $56,210 |
| Longview, TX | $54,480 |
| Lubbock, TX | $54,200 |
| Killeen, TX | $54,120 |
| College Station, TX | $49,320 |
| McAllen, TX | $47,410 |
| El Paso, TX | $46,820 |
Related jobs in Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $81,170 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $80,370 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $50,300 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $48,190 |
| Psychiatric Aide | $47,780 |
| Dental Assistant | $47,570 |
| Phlebotomist | $46,480 |
| Medical Assistant | $43,100 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | $42,790 |
| Orderly | $38,630 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a massage therapist make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $28.37 ($59,010 a year).
Do massage therapists make more in Dallas than the national average?
Yes: $59,010 against $58,450 nationally, 1% more.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $59,370, so Dallas pays 1% less.
Where does Dallas rank for massage therapist pay?
103 of 238 metro areas with data.
How much does a massage therapist make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,100 or less a year; the top 10% make $102,800 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.