How much does a massage therapist make in Texas?
$59,370a year
Median yearly pay for massage therapists in Texas. That is $28.54 an hour or $4,948 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.54
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 8,630
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,870Median: $59,370Highest 10%: $110,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,870 | $16.76 | |
| 25th | $50,400 | $24.23 | |
| Median | $59,370 | $28.54 | |
| 75th | $73,910 | $35.53 | |
| 90th | $110,000 | $52.87 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Waco, TX | $72,560 |
| Abilene, TX | $68,730 |
| Austin, TX | $60,460 |
| Houston, TX | $59,150 |
| Dallas, TX | $59,010 |
| San Antonio, TX | $56,870 |
| Tyler, TX | $56,300 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $56,210 |
| Longview, TX | $54,480 |
| Lubbock, TX | $54,200 |
| Killeen, TX | $54,120 |
| College Station, TX | $49,320 |
| McAllen, TX | $47,410 |
| El Paso, TX | $46,820 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for massage therapists.
| 23. Illinois | $60,490 |
| 24. Idaho | $60,420 |
| 25. Kentucky | $59,790 |
| 26. Texas | $59,370 |
| 27. Delaware | $58,870 |
| 28. Pennsylvania | $58,300 |
| 29. Wisconsin | $58,070 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a massage therapist make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $28.54 ($59,370 a year).
Do massage therapists make more in Texas than the national average?
Yes: $59,370 against $58,450 nationally, 2% more.
Where does Texas rank for massage therapist pay?
Texas ranks 26 of 50 states.
Which city in Texas pays massage therapists the most?
Waco, TX, with a median of $72,560 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.