How much does a massage therapist make in Indianapolis?
$56,850a year
Median yearly pay for massage therapists in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area. That is $27.33 an hour or $4,738 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.33
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among cities
- 123 of 238
- Jobs in the area
- 660
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $39,610Median: $56,850Highest 10%: $86,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,610 | $19.04 | |
| 25th | $48,260 | $23.20 | |
| Median | $56,850 | $27.33 | |
| 75th | $75,080 | $36.10 | |
| 90th | $86,800 | $41.73 |
Other cities in Indiana
Median yearly pay for massage therapists.
| Louisville, KY | $68,230 |
| Chicago, IL | $61,200 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $55,990 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $54,470 |
| Evansville, IN | $52,560 |
| South Bend, IN | $47,090 |
| Terre Haute, IN | $44,830 |
Related jobs in Indianapolis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $69,050 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $67,290 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $51,350 |
| Dental Assistant | $48,970 |
| Medical Assistant | $46,900 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $46,790 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $46,280 |
| Psychiatric Aide | $45,080 |
| Phlebotomist | $41,550 |
| Orderly | $40,420 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a massage therapist make an hour in Indianapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area is $27.33 ($56,850 a year).
Do massage therapists make more in Indianapolis than the national average?
No: $56,850 against $58,450 nationally, 3% less.
How does Indianapolis compare with the rest of Indiana?
The median in Indiana is $55,590, so Indianapolis pays 2% more.
Where does Indianapolis rank for massage therapist pay?
123 of 238 metro areas with data.
How much does a massage therapist make starting out in Indianapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $39,610 or less a year; the top 10% make $86,800 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.