How much does a massage therapist make in St. Louis?
$59,020a year
Median yearly pay for massage therapists in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $28.38 an hour or $4,918 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.38
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 102 of 238
- Jobs in the area
- 1,010
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $43,680Median: $59,020Highest 10%: $96,310
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $43,680 | $21.00 | |
| 25th | $47,760 | $22.96 | |
| Median | $59,020 | $28.38 | |
| 75th | $77,700 | $37.36 | |
| 90th | $96,310 | $46.30 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for massage therapists.
| Springfield, MO | $66,150 |
| Kansas City, MO | $55,810 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $67,450 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $65,820 |
| Dental Assistant | $48,120 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $45,880 |
| Phlebotomist | $45,750 |
| Medical Assistant | $44,710 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $42,000 |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,110 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $38,670 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | $38,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a massage therapist make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $28.38 ($59,020 a year).
Do massage therapists make more in St. Louis than the national average?
Yes: $59,020 against $58,450 nationally, 1% more.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $62,050, so St. Louis pays 5% less.
Where does St. Louis rank for massage therapist pay?
102 of 238 metro areas with data.
How much does a massage therapist make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $43,680 or less a year; the top 10% make $96,310 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.