How much does a massage therapist make in Syracuse?
$43,480a year
Median yearly pay for massage therapists in the Syracuse, NY metro area. That is $20.90 an hour or $3,623 a month.
- Hourly
- $20.90
- Vs. national median
- -26%
- Rank among cities
- 215 of 238
- Jobs in the area
- 110
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $32,500Median: $43,480Highest 10%: $86,390
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $32,500 | $15.63 | |
| 25th | $34,110 | $16.40 | |
| Median | $43,480 | $20.90 | |
| 75th | $65,220 | $31.36 | |
| 90th | $86,390 | $41.53 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for massage therapists.
| Kingston, NY | $77,150 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $68,640 |
| Rochester, NY | $66,110 |
| Albany, NY | $62,310 |
| Buffalo, NY | $61,830 |
| New York, NY | $50,600 |
Related jobs in Syracuse
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $61,010 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $60,320 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $50,790 |
| Psychiatric Aide | $49,820 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $47,830 |
| Dental Assistant | $47,370 |
| Phlebotomist | $45,110 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $44,410 |
| Medical Assistant | $44,250 |
| Nursing Assistant | $42,940 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a massage therapist make an hour in Syracuse?
The median hourly pay in the Syracuse, NY metro area is $20.90 ($43,480 a year).
Do massage therapists make more in Syracuse than the national average?
No: $43,480 against $58,450 nationally, 26% less.
How does Syracuse compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $62,630, so Syracuse pays 31% less.
Where does Syracuse rank for massage therapist pay?
215 of 238 metro areas with data.
How much does a massage therapist make starting out in Syracuse?
The lowest-paid 10% make $32,500 or less a year; the top 10% make $86,390 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.