How much does a massage therapist make in Maryland?
$62,270a year
Median yearly pay for massage therapists in Maryland. That is $29.94 an hour or $5,189 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.94
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 15 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,350
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,360Median: $62,270Highest 10%: $96,440
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,360 | $17.00 | |
| 25th | $43,840 | $21.08 | |
| Median | $62,270 | $29.94 | |
| 75th | $82,210 | $39.52 | |
| 90th | $96,440 | $46.37 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $65,220 |
| Baltimore, MD | $63,820 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $59,560 |
| Hagerstown, MD | $57,010 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for massage therapists.
| 12. Minnesota | $63,070 |
| 13. New York | $62,630 |
| 14. Arizona | $62,400 |
| 15. Maryland | $62,270 |
| 16. Connecticut | $62,260 |
| 17. Virginia | $62,220 |
| 18. Utah | $62,130 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a massage therapist make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $29.94 ($62,270 a year).
Do massage therapists make more in Maryland than the national average?
Yes: $62,270 against $58,450 nationally, 7% more.
Where does Maryland rank for massage therapist pay?
Maryland ranks 15 of 50 states.
Which city in Maryland pays massage therapists the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $65,220 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.