How much does a massage therapist make in Rochester?
$56,220a year
Median yearly pay for massage therapists in the Rochester, MN metro area. That is $27.03 an hour or $4,685 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.03
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 131 of 238
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,410Median: $56,220Highest 10%: $91,630
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,410 | $11.74 | |
| 25th | $35,720 | $17.17 | |
| Median | $56,220 | $27.03 | |
| 75th | $82,690 | $39.75 | |
| 90th | $91,630 | $44.05 |
Other cities in Minnesota
Median yearly pay for massage therapists.
| Minneapolis, MN | $75,340 |
| Fargo, ND | $74,140 |
| La Crosse, WI | $61,050 |
| Duluth, MN | $59,550 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $53,920 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $51,760 |
Related jobs in Rochester
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $73,580 |
| Dental Assistant | $63,450 |
| Medical Assistant | $49,830 |
| Orderly | $48,290 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $47,960 |
| Phlebotomist | $47,400 |
| Nursing Assistant | $46,840 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $43,180 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | $39,270 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a massage therapist make an hour in Rochester?
The median hourly pay in the Rochester, MN metro area is $27.03 ($56,220 a year).
Do massage therapists make more in Rochester than the national average?
No: $56,220 against $58,450 nationally, 4% less.
How does Rochester compare with the rest of Minnesota?
The median in Minnesota is $63,070, so Rochester pays 11% less.
Where does Rochester rank for massage therapist pay?
131 of 238 metro areas with data.
How much does a massage therapist make starting out in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $24,410 or less a year; the top 10% make $91,630 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.