How much does a massage therapist make in Sacramento?
$51,980a year
Median yearly pay for massage therapists in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area. That is $24.99 an hour or $4,332 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.99
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among cities
- 151 of 238
- Jobs in the area
- 720
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,550Median: $51,980Highest 10%: $89,510
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,550 | $16.61 | |
| 25th | $36,730 | $17.66 | |
| Median | $51,980 | $24.99 | |
| 75th | $63,150 | $30.36 | |
| 90th | $89,510 | $43.03 |
Other cities in California
Median yearly pay for massage therapists.
| Salinas, CA | $61,400 |
| San Luis Obispo, CA | $60,640 |
| Vallejo, CA | $58,870 |
| Santa Cruz, CA | $58,050 |
| Bakersfield, CA | $57,300 |
| Santa Rosa, CA | $50,620 |
| Oxnard, CA | $50,240 |
| San Jose, CA | $50,060 |
| Fresno, CA | $49,290 |
| Stockton, CA | $45,400 |
| Modesto, CA | $45,360 |
| San Diego, CA | $45,200 |
| Riverside, CA | $44,760 |
| Santa Maria, CA | $43,920 |
| Los Angeles, CA | $43,530 |
| San Francisco, CA | $40,280 |
| Napa, CA | $39,330 |
Related jobs in Sacramento
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $95,180 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $84,290 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $79,490 |
| Orderly | $62,380 |
| Medical Assistant | $61,970 |
| Dental Assistant | $58,580 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $53,640 |
| Phlebotomist | $52,560 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $48,440 |
| Nursing Assistant | $47,510 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a massage therapist make an hour in Sacramento?
The median hourly pay in the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area is $24.99 ($51,980 a year).
Do massage therapists make more in Sacramento than the national average?
No: $51,980 against $58,450 nationally, 11% less.
How does Sacramento compare with the rest of California?
The median in California is $45,970, so Sacramento pays 13% more.
Where does Sacramento rank for massage therapist pay?
151 of 238 metro areas with data.
How much does a massage therapist make starting out in Sacramento?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,550 or less a year; the top 10% make $89,510 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.