How much does a massage therapist make in Mississippi?
$40,490a year
Median yearly pay for massage therapists in Mississippi. That is $19.47 an hour or $3,374 a month.
- Hourly
- $19.47
- Vs. national median
- -31%
- Rank among states
- 46 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,820Median: $40,490Highest 10%: $103,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,820 | $13.86 | |
| 25th | $37,700 | $18.13 | |
| Median | $40,490 | $19.47 | |
| 75th | $50,900 | $24.47 | |
| 90th | $103,000 | $49.53 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $47,320 |
| Jackson, MS | $45,090 |
| Gulfport, MS | $36,920 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for massage therapists.
| 43. Alabama | $48,930 |
| 44. West Virginia | $46,600 |
| 45. California | $45,970 |
| 46. Mississippi | $40,490 |
| 47. Arkansas | $39,990 |
| 48. New Mexico | $37,840 |
| 49. Oklahoma | $36,630 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a massage therapist make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $19.47 ($40,490 a year).
Do massage therapists make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $40,490 against $58,450 nationally, 31% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for massage therapist pay?
Mississippi ranks 46 of 50 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays massage therapists the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $47,320 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.