How much does a massage therapist make in Illinois?
$60,490a year
Median yearly pay for massage therapists in Illinois. That is $29.08 an hour or $5,041 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.08
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 4,950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,770Median: $60,490Highest 10%: $82,910
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,770 | $16.24 | |
| 25th | $45,800 | $22.02 | |
| Median | $60,490 | $29.08 | |
| 75th | $77,550 | $37.28 | |
| 90th | $82,910 | $39.86 |
Cities in Illinois
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Davenport, IA | $62,400 |
| Springfield, IL | $61,280 |
| Chicago, IL | $61,200 |
| Champaign, IL | $61,170 |
| Rockford, IL | $60,880 |
| St. Louis, MO | $59,020 |
| Peoria, IL | $56,270 |
| Bloomington, IL | $55,150 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for massage therapists.
| 20. Wyoming | $61,980 |
| 21. Colorado | $61,060 |
| 22. North Carolina | $60,650 |
| 23. Illinois | $60,490 |
| 24. Idaho | $60,420 |
| 25. Kentucky | $59,790 |
| 26. Texas | $59,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a massage therapist make an hour in Illinois?
The median hourly pay in Illinois is $29.08 ($60,490 a year).
Do massage therapists make more in Illinois than the national average?
Yes: $60,490 against $58,450 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Illinois rank for massage therapist pay?
Illinois ranks 23 of 50 states.
Which city in Illinois pays massage therapists the most?
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL, with a median of $62,400 a year.
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.