How much does a massage therapist make in Portland?
$84,730a year
Median yearly pay for massage therapists in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area. That is $40.74 an hour or $7,061 a month.
- Hourly
- $40.74
- Vs. national median
- +45%
- Rank among cities
- 9 of 238
- Jobs in the area
- 1,580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,710Median: $84,730Highest 10%: $103,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,710 | $24.38 | |
| 25th | $67,460 | $32.43 | |
| Median | $84,730 | $40.74 | |
| 75th | $97,330 | $46.79 | |
| 90th | $103,700 | $49.83 |
Other cities in Oregon
Median yearly pay for massage therapists.
| Salem, OR | $96,080 |
| Bend, OR | $94,580 |
| Eugene, OR | $83,880 |
| Medford, OR | $82,370 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $78,640 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $74,690 |
| Dental Assistant | $59,890 |
| Medical Assistant | $56,240 |
| Phlebotomist | $51,680 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $51,000 |
| Nursing Assistant | $50,350 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $48,670 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $47,370 |
| Veterinary Assistant and Laboratory Animal Caretaker | $45,690 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a massage therapist make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA metro area is $40.74 ($84,730 a year).
Do massage therapists make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $84,730 against $58,450 nationally, 45% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Oregon?
The median in Oregon is $86,970, so Portland pays 3% less.
Where does Portland rank for massage therapist pay?
9 of 238 metro areas with data.
How much does a massage therapist make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,710 or less a year; the top 10% make $103,700 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.