How much does a massage therapist make in Tennessee?
$50,070a year
Median yearly pay for massage therapists in Tennessee. That is $24.07 an hour or $4,173 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.07
- Vs. national median
- -14%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 1,230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,960Median: $50,070Highest 10%: $95,260
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,960 | $17.77 | |
| 25th | $46,920 | $22.56 | |
| Median | $50,070 | $24.07 | |
| 75th | $64,050 | $30.79 | |
| 90th | $95,260 | $45.80 |
Cities in Tennessee
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Johnson City, TN | $52,410 |
| Nashville, TN | $52,140 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $48,030 |
| Memphis, TN | $47,320 |
| Knoxville, TN | $47,120 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for massage therapists.
| 37. South Dakota | $52,000 |
| 38. Georgia | $50,820 |
| 39. New Jersey | $50,150 |
| 40. Tennessee | $50,070 |
| 41. Kansas | $49,990 |
| 42. Florida | $49,680 |
| 43. Alabama | $48,930 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a massage therapist make an hour in Tennessee?
The median hourly pay in Tennessee is $24.07 ($50,070 a year).
Do massage therapists make more in Tennessee than the national average?
No: $50,070 against $58,450 nationally, 14% less.
Where does Tennessee rank for massage therapist pay?
Tennessee ranks 40 of 50 states.
Which city in Tennessee pays massage therapists the most?
Johnson City, TN, with a median of $52,410 a year.
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.