How much does a massage therapist make in New Jersey?
$50,150a year
Median yearly pay for massage therapists in New Jersey. That is $24.11 an hour or $4,179 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.11
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 39 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,890
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,280Median: $50,150Highest 10%: $81,930
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,280 | $16.00 | |
| 25th | $33,640 | $16.17 | |
| Median | $50,150 | $24.11 | |
| 75th | $58,240 | $28.00 | |
| 90th | $81,930 | $39.39 |
Cities in New Jersey
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $59,560 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $55,730 |
| New York, NY | $50,600 |
| Allentown, PA | $49,940 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for massage therapists.
| 36. Nevada | $53,540 |
| 37. South Dakota | $52,000 |
| 38. Georgia | $50,820 |
| 39. New Jersey | $50,150 |
| 40. Tennessee | $50,070 |
| 41. Kansas | $49,990 |
| 42. Florida | $49,680 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a massage therapist make an hour in New Jersey?
The median hourly pay in New Jersey is $24.11 ($50,150 a year).
Do massage therapists make more in New Jersey than the national average?
No: $50,150 against $58,450 nationally, 14% less.
Where does New Jersey rank for massage therapist pay?
New Jersey ranks 39 of 50 states.
Which city in New Jersey pays massage therapists the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $59,560 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.