How much does a massage therapist make in Denver?
$60,490a year
Median yearly pay for massage therapists in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area. That is $29.08 an hour or $5,041 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.08
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 85 of 238
- Jobs in the area
- 1,890
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,910Median: $60,490Highest 10%: $101,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,910 | $15.34 | |
| 25th | $53,430 | $25.69 | |
| Median | $60,490 | $29.08 | |
| 75th | $75,690 | $36.39 | |
| 90th | $101,700 | $48.89 |
Other cities in Colorado
Median yearly pay for massage therapists.
| Boulder, CO | $71,870 |
| Greeley, CO | $64,020 |
| Grand Junction, CO | $62,550 |
| Fort Collins, CO | $61,770 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | $60,030 |
Related jobs in Denver
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $76,980 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $65,320 |
| Medical Assistant | $49,700 |
| Dental Assistant | $49,490 |
| Nursing Assistant | $49,110 |
| Phlebotomist | $48,070 |
| Psychiatric Aide | $47,730 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $47,490 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $45,490 |
| Orderly | $44,920 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a massage therapist make an hour in Denver?
The median hourly pay in the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area is $29.08 ($60,490 a year).
Do massage therapists make more in Denver than the national average?
Yes: $60,490 against $58,450 nationally, 3% more.
How does Denver compare with the rest of Colorado?
The median in Colorado is $61,060, so Denver pays 1% less.
Where does Denver rank for massage therapist pay?
85 of 238 metro areas with data.
How much does a massage therapist make starting out in Denver?
The lowest-paid 10% make $31,910 or less a year; the top 10% make $101,700 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.