How much does a massage therapist make in Minnesota?
$63,070a year
Median yearly pay for massage therapists in Minnesota. That is $30.32 an hour or $5,256 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.32
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,690
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,320Median: $63,070Highest 10%: $97,870
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,320 | $13.62 | |
| 25th | $56,440 | $27.13 | |
| Median | $63,070 | $30.32 | |
| 75th | $81,000 | $38.94 | |
| 90th | $97,870 | $47.05 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $75,340 |
| 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 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for massage therapists.
| 9. Michigan | $70,960 |
| 10. District of Columbia | $64,110 |
| 11. Massachusetts | $63,390 |
| 12. Minnesota | $63,070 |
| 13. New York | $62,630 |
| 14. Arizona | $62,400 |
| 15. Maryland | $62,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a massage therapist make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $30.32 ($63,070 a year).
Do massage therapists make more in Minnesota than the national average?
Yes: $63,070 against $58,450 nationally, 8% more.
Where does Minnesota rank for massage therapist pay?
Minnesota ranks 12 of 50 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays massage therapists the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $75,340 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.