How much does a massage therapist make in Iowa?
$57,710a year
Median yearly pay for massage therapists in Iowa. That is $27.75 an hour or $4,809 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.75
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,560Median: $57,710Highest 10%: $91,570
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,560 | $18.06 | |
| 25th | $47,040 | $22.62 | |
| Median | $57,710 | $27.75 | |
| 75th | $76,090 | $36.58 | |
| 90th | $91,570 | $44.02 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Des Moines, IA | $76,090 |
| Davenport, IA | $62,400 |
| Sioux City, IA | $61,890 |
| Omaha, NE | $51,950 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $49,350 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for massage therapists.
| 28. Pennsylvania | $58,300 |
| 29. Wisconsin | $58,070 |
| 30. South Carolina | $58,000 |
| 31. Iowa | $57,710 |
| 32. Ohio | $55,990 |
| 33. Indiana | $55,590 |
| 34. Nebraska | $53,950 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a massage therapist make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $27.75 ($57,710 a year).
Do massage therapists make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $57,710 against $58,450 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Iowa rank for massage therapist pay?
Iowa ranks 31 of 50 states.
Which city in Iowa pays massage therapists the most?
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA, with a median of $76,090 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.