How much does a massage therapist make in Tucson?
$58,610a year
Median yearly pay for massage therapists in the Tucson, AZ metro area. That is $28.18 an hour or $4,884 a month.
- Hourly
- $28.18
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among cities
- 109 of 238
- Jobs in the area
- 340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,960Median: $58,610Highest 10%: $78,820
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,960 | $22.58 | |
| 25th | $47,900 | $23.03 | |
| Median | $58,610 | $28.18 | |
| 75th | $64,590 | $31.05 | |
| 90th | $78,820 | $37.89 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for massage therapists.
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $79,600 |
| Phoenix, AZ | $63,080 |
Related jobs in Tucson
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $71,480 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $65,220 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $53,100 |
| Dental Assistant | $47,510 |
| Phlebotomist | $46,200 |
| Medical Equipment Preparer | $44,610 |
| Medical Assistant | $44,380 |
| Nursing Assistant | $42,560 |
| Pharmacy Aide | $39,570 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $38,760 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a massage therapist make an hour in Tucson?
The median hourly pay in the Tucson, AZ metro area is $28.18 ($58,610 a year).
Do massage therapists make more in Tucson than the national average?
Yes: $58,610 against $58,450 nationally, 0% more.
How does Tucson compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $62,400, so Tucson pays 6% less.
Where does Tucson rank for massage therapist pay?
109 of 238 metro areas with data.
How much does a massage therapist make starting out in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $46,960 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,820 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.