How much does a massage therapist make in Seattle?
$94,220a year
Median yearly pay for massage therapists in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $45.30 an hour or $7,852 a month.
- Hourly
- $45.30
- Vs. national median
- +61%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 238
- Jobs in the area
- 2,230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $65,850Median: $94,220Highest 10%: $128,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $65,850 | $31.66 | |
| 25th | $78,540 | $37.76 | |
| Median | $94,220 | $45.30 | |
| 75th | $99,080 | $47.63 | |
| 90th | $128,500 | $61.78 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for massage therapists.
| Portland, OR | $84,730 |
| Yakima, WA | $84,100 |
| Bellingham, WA | $83,790 |
| Bremerton, WA | $82,690 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $81,030 |
| Kennewick, WA | $79,950 |
| Olympia, WA | $78,320 |
| Spokane, WA | $77,150 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $77,590 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $65,450 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $64,540 |
| Dental Assistant | $62,040 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $61,870 |
| Medical Assistant | $61,500 |
| Psychiatric Aide | $52,570 |
| Nursing Assistant | $51,990 |
| Phlebotomist | $49,900 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aide | $48,210 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a massage therapist make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $45.30 ($94,220 a year).
Do massage therapists make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $94,220 against $58,450 nationally, 61% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $87,360, so Seattle pays 8% more.
Where does Seattle rank for massage therapist pay?
7 of 238 metro areas with data.
How much does a massage therapist make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $65,850 or less a year; the top 10% make $128,500 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.