Massage Therapists Salary in the United States
The median annual wage for massage therapists in the U.S. is $58,450 ($28.10 per hour), according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics program, May 2025 estimates.
- Median annual wage
- $58,450
- Mean annual wage
- $63,830
- Median hourly wage
- $28.10
- Employment
- 98,790
98,790 employed
Wage percentiles
| Percentile | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $33,640 | $16.17 |
| 25th percentile | $43,480 | $20.91 |
| Median (50th) | $58,450 | $28.10 |
| 75th percentile | $78,320 | $37.66 |
| 90th percentile | $100,200 | $48.17 |
Highest-paying states for massage therapists
| State | Median annual wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $134,930 | 570 |
| Washington | $87,360 | 3,740 |
| Oregon | $86,970 | 2,250 |
| Hawaii | $81,280 | 1,330 |
| New Hampshire | $80,360 | 270 |
| Rhode Island | $74,960 | 290 |
| North Dakota | $74,140 | 100 |
| Maine | $73,290 | 370 |
| Michigan | $70,960 | 2,410 |
| District of Columbia | $64,110 | 120 |
Lowest-paying states
- Louisiana: $36,480 median annual wage
- Oklahoma: $36,630 median annual wage
- New Mexico: $37,840 median annual wage
- Arkansas: $39,990 median annual wage
- Mississippi: $40,490 median annual wage
About this occupation
Perform therapeutic massages of soft tissues and joints. May assist in the assessment of range of motion and muscle strength, or propose client therapy plans.
Typical tasks
- Apply finger and hand pressure to specific points of the body.
- Maintain treatment records.
- Treat clients in professional settings or travel to clients' offices and homes.
- Prepare and blend oils and apply the blends to clients' skin.
- Perform other adjunctive therapies or treatment techniques in addition to massage.
- Refer clients to other types of therapists when necessary.
Education of the current workforce — typical entry: Postsecondary certificate
| Education level | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Less than high school diploma | 3.7% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 19.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 31.6% |
| Associate's degree | 19.6% |
| Bachelor's degree | 19.8% |
| Master's degree | 3.6% |
| Doctoral or professional degree | 2.4% |
Occupation profile data from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
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About this data
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — data period May 2025, retrieved August 13, 2026.
- CareerOneStop Occupation Profiles — data period 2026-08, retrieved August 14, 2026.
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