How much does a massage therapist make in Memphis?
$47,320a year
Median yearly pay for massage therapists in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area. That is $22.75 an hour or $3,943 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.75
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among cities
- 198 of 238
- Jobs in the area
- 160
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,690Median: $47,320Highest 10%: $90,920
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,690 | $13.31 | |
| 25th | $38,740 | $18.63 | |
| Median | $47,320 | $22.75 | |
| 75th | $59,970 | $28.83 | |
| 90th | $90,920 | $43.71 |
Other cities in Tennessee
Median yearly pay for massage therapists.
| Nashville, TN | $52,140 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $48,030 |
| Knoxville, TN | $47,120 |
Related jobs in Memphis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $64,010 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $61,560 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $52,440 |
| Dental Assistant | $48,200 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $47,470 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $45,480 |
| Phlebotomist | $39,480 |
| Medical Assistant | $39,260 |
| Psychiatric Aide | $38,080 |
| Nursing Assistant | $38,010 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a massage therapist make an hour in Memphis?
The median hourly pay in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area is $22.75 ($47,320 a year).
Do massage therapists make more in Memphis than the national average?
No: $47,320 against $58,450 nationally, 19% less.
How does Memphis compare with the rest of Tennessee?
The median in Tennessee is $50,070, so Memphis pays 5% less.
Where does Memphis rank for massage therapist pay?
198 of 238 metro areas with data.
How much does a massage therapist make starting out in Memphis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $27,690 or less a year; the top 10% make $90,920 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.