How much does a massage therapist make in Phoenix?
$63,080a year
Median yearly pay for massage therapists in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $30.33 an hour or $5,257 a month.
- Hourly
- $30.33
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 62 of 238
- Jobs in the area
- 1,890
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,790Median: $63,080Highest 10%: $95,490
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,790 | $18.17 | |
| 25th | $51,380 | $24.70 | |
| Median | $63,080 | $30.33 | |
| 75th | $72,800 | $35.00 | |
| 90th | $95,490 | $45.91 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for massage therapists.
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $79,600 |
| Tucson, AZ | $58,610 |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $76,080 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $64,720 |
| Dental Assistant | $49,760 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $47,890 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $47,320 |
| Medical Assistant | $46,830 |
| Phlebotomist | $46,260 |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,290 |
| Pharmacy Aide | $43,360 |
| Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker | $38,710 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a massage therapist make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $30.33 ($63,080 a year).
Do massage therapists make more in Phoenix than the national average?
Yes: $63,080 against $58,450 nationally, 8% more.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $62,400, so Phoenix pays 1% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for massage therapist pay?
62 of 238 metro areas with data.
How much does a massage therapist make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,790 or less a year; the top 10% make $95,490 or more.
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.