How much does a massage therapist make in New York?
$62,630a year
Median yearly pay for massage therapists in New York. That is $30.11 an hour or $5,219 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.11
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 4,500
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $33,280Median: $62,630Highest 10%: $110,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $33,280 | $16.00 | |
| 25th | $37,410 | $17.99 | |
| Median | $62,630 | $30.11 | |
| 75th | $90,030 | $43.28 | |
| 90th | $110,200 | $52.99 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Ithaca, NY | $80,340 |
| Kingston, NY | $77,150 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $68,640 |
| Rochester, NY | $66,110 |
| Albany, NY | $62,310 |
| Buffalo, NY | $61,830 |
| New York, NY | $50,600 |
| Syracuse, NY | $43,480 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for massage therapists.
| 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 |
| 16. Connecticut | $62,260 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a massage therapist make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $30.11 ($62,630 a year).
Do massage therapists make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $62,630 against $58,450 nationally, 7% more.
Where does New York rank for massage therapist pay?
New York ranks 13 of 50 states.
Which city in New York pays massage therapists the most?
Ithaca, NY, with a median of $80,340 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.