How much does a massage therapist make in Minneapolis?
$75,340a year
Median yearly pay for massage therapists in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area. That is $36.22 an hour or $6,278 a month.
- Hourly
- $36.22
- Vs. national median
- +29%
- Rank among cities
- 29 of 238
- Jobs in the area
- 1,290
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,950Median: $75,340Highest 10%: $111,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,950 | $22.57 | |
| 25th | $58,870 | $28.30 | |
| Median | $75,340 | $36.22 | |
| 75th | $81,940 | $39.39 | |
| 90th | $111,900 | $53.79 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for massage therapists.
| Fargo, ND | $74,140 |
| La Crosse, WI | $61,050 |
| Duluth, MN | $59,550 |
| Rochester, MN | $56,220 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $53,920 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $51,760 |
Related jobs in Minneapolis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Dental Assistant | $72,370 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $69,790 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $66,210 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $53,420 |
| Medical Assistant | $52,570 |
| Psychiatric Aide | $51,610 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $48,960 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $48,200 |
| Nursing Assistant | $48,020 |
| Orderly | $47,510 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a massage therapist make an hour in Minneapolis?
The median hourly pay in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area is $36.22 ($75,340 a year).
Do massage therapists make more in Minneapolis than the national average?
Yes: $75,340 against $58,450 nationally, 29% more.
How does Minneapolis compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $63,070, so Minneapolis pays 19% more.
Where does Minneapolis rank for massage therapist pay?
29 of 238 metro areas with data.
How much does a massage therapist make starting out in Minneapolis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,950 or less a year; the top 10% make $111,900 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.