How much does a massage therapist make in Madison?
$49,080a year
Median yearly pay for massage therapists in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $23.60 an hour or $4,090 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.60
- Vs. national median
- -16%
- Rank among cities
- 181 of 238
- Jobs in the area
- 260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $20,770Median: $49,080Highest 10%: $102,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $20,770 | $9.99 | |
| 25th | $37,970 | $18.25 | |
| Median | $49,080 | $23.60 | |
| 75th | $81,710 | $39.28 | |
| 90th | $102,800 | $49.42 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for massage therapists.
| Minneapolis, MN | $75,340 |
| Appleton, WI | $64,360 |
| La Crosse, WI | $61,050 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $60,840 |
| Green Bay, WI | $59,630 |
| Duluth, MN | $59,550 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $56,350 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $63,380 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $54,870 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $50,310 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $50,120 |
| Dental Assistant | $49,930 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $49,600 |
| Medical Assistant | $48,750 |
| Phlebotomist | $47,740 |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,260 |
| Pharmacy Aide | $42,350 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a massage therapist make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $23.60 ($49,080 a year).
Do massage therapists make more in Madison than the national average?
No: $49,080 against $58,450 nationally, 16% less.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $58,070, so Madison pays 15% less.
Where does Madison rank for massage therapist pay?
181 of 238 metro areas with data.
How much does a massage therapist make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $20,770 or less a year; the top 10% make $102,800 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.