How much does a massage therapist make in Milwaukee?
$56,350a year
Median yearly pay for massage therapists in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $27.09 an hour or $4,696 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.09
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 126 of 238
- Jobs in the area
- 440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $19,990Median: $56,350Highest 10%: $106,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $19,990 | $9.61 | |
| 25th | $33,630 | $16.17 | |
| Median | $56,350 | $27.09 | |
| 75th | $77,630 | $37.32 | |
| 90th | $106,100 | $51.01 |
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 |
| Madison, WI | $49,080 |
Related jobs in Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $65,630 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $62,440 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $49,780 |
| Medical Assistant | $49,590 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $47,800 |
| Dental Assistant | $47,140 |
| Phlebotomist | $47,000 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $46,310 |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,690 |
| Orderly | $42,840 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a massage therapist make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $27.09 ($56,350 a year).
Do massage therapists make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
No: $56,350 against $58,450 nationally, 4% less.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $58,070, so Milwaukee pays 3% less.
Where does Milwaukee rank for massage therapist pay?
126 of 238 metro areas with data.
How much does a massage therapist make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $19,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $106,100 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.