How much does a massage therapist make in Kentucky?
$59,790a year
Median yearly pay for massage therapists in Kentucky. That is $28.75 an hour or $4,983 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.75
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 780
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,210Median: $59,790Highest 10%: $95,290
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,210 | $14.52 | |
| 25th | $47,470 | $22.82 | |
| Median | $59,790 | $28.75 | |
| 75th | $85,060 | $40.89 | |
| 90th | $95,290 | $45.81 |
Cities in Kentucky
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lexington, KY | $76,250 |
| Louisville, KY | $68,230 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $55,990 |
| Huntington, WV | $44,150 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for massage therapists.
| 22. North Carolina | $60,650 |
| 23. Illinois | $60,490 |
| 24. Idaho | $60,420 |
| 25. Kentucky | $59,790 |
| 26. Texas | $59,370 |
| 27. Delaware | $58,870 |
| 28. Pennsylvania | $58,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a massage therapist make an hour in Kentucky?
The median hourly pay in Kentucky is $28.75 ($59,790 a year).
Do massage therapists make more in Kentucky than the national average?
Yes: $59,790 against $58,450 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Kentucky rank for massage therapist pay?
Kentucky ranks 25 of 50 states.
Which city in Kentucky pays massage therapists the most?
Lexington-Fayette, KY, with a median of $76,250 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.