How much does a massage therapist make in Louisville?
$68,230a year
Median yearly pay for massage therapists in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area. That is $32.80 an hour or $5,686 a month.
- Hourly
- $32.80
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among cities
- 48 of 238
- Jobs in the area
- 380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,080Median: $68,230Highest 10%: $95,290
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,080 | $22.15 | |
| 25th | $48,910 | $23.51 | |
| Median | $68,230 | $32.80 | |
| 75th | $87,450 | $42.04 | |
| 90th | $95,290 | $45.81 |
Other cities in Kentucky
Median yearly pay for massage therapists.
| Lexington, KY | $76,250 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $55,990 |
Related jobs in Louisville
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $67,840 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $61,830 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $52,440 |
| Dental Assistant | $49,100 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $48,800 |
| Phlebotomist | $44,830 |
| Medical Assistant | $44,450 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $43,940 |
| Nursing Assistant | $42,220 |
| Psychiatric Aide | $38,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a massage therapist make an hour in Louisville?
The median hourly pay in the Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN metro area is $32.80 ($68,230 a year).
Do massage therapists make more in Louisville than the national average?
Yes: $68,230 against $58,450 nationally, 17% more.
How does Louisville compare with the rest of Kentucky?
The median in Kentucky is $59,790, so Louisville pays 14% more.
Where does Louisville rank for massage therapist pay?
48 of 238 metro areas with data.
How much does a massage therapist make starting out in Louisville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $95,290 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.