How much does a massage therapist make in Houston?
$59,150a year
Median yearly pay for massage therapists in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $28.44 an hour or $4,929 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.44
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 101 of 238
- Jobs in the area
- 1,930
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,970Median: $59,150Highest 10%: $111,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,970 | $16.81 | |
| 25th | $50,720 | $24.38 | |
| Median | $59,150 | $28.44 | |
| 75th | $73,530 | $35.35 | |
| 90th | $111,000 | $53.38 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for massage therapists.
| Waco, TX | $72,560 |
| Abilene, TX | $68,730 |
| Austin, TX | $60,460 |
| Dallas, TX | $59,010 |
| 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 Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $81,340 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $77,280 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $47,270 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $46,160 |
| Phlebotomist | $45,540 |
| Dental Assistant | $43,730 |
| Medical Assistant | $42,110 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | $41,400 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $40,710 |
| Pharmacy Aide | $39,140 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a massage therapist make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $28.44 ($59,150 a year).
Do massage therapists make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $59,150 against $58,450 nationally, 1% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $59,370, so Houston pays 0% more.
Where does Houston rank for massage therapist pay?
101 of 238 metro areas with data.
How much does a massage therapist make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,970 or less a year; the top 10% make $111,000 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.