How much does a massage therapist make in Michigan?
$70,960a year
Median yearly pay for massage therapists in Michigan. That is $34.12 an hour or $5,913 a month.
- Hourly
- $34.12
- Vs. national median
- +21%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,410
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,610Median: $70,960Highest 10%: $89,950
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,610 | $15.68 | |
| 25th | $50,040 | $24.06 | |
| Median | $70,960 | $34.12 | |
| 75th | $77,550 | $37.28 | |
| 90th | $89,950 | $43.25 |
Cities in Michigan
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lansing, MI | $74,880 |
| Flint, MI | $72,100 |
| Detroit, MI | $70,960 |
| Niles, MI | $69,580 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | $68,470 |
| Saginaw, MI | $66,090 |
| Ann Arbor, MI | $60,370 |
| Kalamazoo, MI | $50,010 |
| South Bend, IN | $47,090 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for massage therapists.
| 6. Rhode Island | $74,960 |
| 7. North Dakota | $74,140 |
| 8. Maine | $73,290 |
| 9. Michigan | $70,960 |
| 10. District of Columbia | $64,110 |
| 11. Massachusetts | $63,390 |
| 12. Minnesota | $63,070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a massage therapist make an hour in Michigan?
The median hourly pay in Michigan is $34.12 ($70,960 a year).
Do massage therapists make more in Michigan than the national average?
Yes: $70,960 against $58,450 nationally, 21% more.
Where does Michigan rank for massage therapist pay?
Michigan ranks 9 of 50 states.
Which city in Michigan pays massage therapists the most?
Lansing-East Lansing, MI, with a median of $74,880 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.