How much does a massage therapist make in North Carolina?
$60,650a year
Median yearly pay for massage therapists in North Carolina. That is $29.16 an hour or $5,054 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.16
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 2,460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,050Median: $60,650Highest 10%: $96,510
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,050 | $14.93 | |
| 25th | $48,100 | $23.13 | |
| Median | $60,650 | $29.16 | |
| 75th | $85,150 | $40.94 | |
| 90th | $96,510 | $46.40 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Wilmington, NC | $81,390 |
| Raleigh, NC | $71,480 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $70,120 |
| Greensboro, NC | $63,250 |
| Durham, NC | $61,170 |
| Charlotte, NC | $58,930 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $57,510 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $56,260 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $56,230 |
| Asheville, NC | $47,780 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for massage therapists.
| 19. Missouri | $62,050 |
| 20. Wyoming | $61,980 |
| 21. Colorado | $61,060 |
| 22. North Carolina | $60,650 |
| 23. Illinois | $60,490 |
| 24. Idaho | $60,420 |
| 25. Kentucky | $59,790 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a massage therapist make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $29.16 ($60,650 a year).
Do massage therapists make more in North Carolina than the national average?
Yes: $60,650 against $58,450 nationally, 4% more.
Where does North Carolina rank for massage therapist pay?
North Carolina ranks 22 of 50 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays massage therapists the most?
Wilmington, NC, with a median of $81,390 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.