SOC 31-9011 · May 2025 · United States
Massage Therapists
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Massage Therapists across the United States is $58,450 per year, measured over 98,790 jobs. The highest state median is in Alaska, at $134,930.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
The next ten years
Projected to grow much faster than average
- Change in jobs, 2024 to 2034
- +15.4%
- Openings per year
- 24,700
- Typical entry-level education
- Postsecondary nondegree award
Includes jobs opened by workers leaving the occupation, not only new positions.
41.9% of people in this occupation work for themselves.
Projections are based on 2024 employment and run to 2034. The wages above are from the May 2025 survey, a separate BLS programme on a different release cycle, so the two are not two views of one dataset.
Where the pay is highest for Massage Therapists
Pay for this occupation varies by 269.9% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. Alaska pays $134,930 and Louisiana pays $36,480.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $134,930 | 570 | |
| 2 | Washington | $87,360 | 3,740 | |
| 3 | Oregon | $86,970 | 2,250 | |
| 4 | Hawaii | $81,280 | 1,330 | |
| 5 | New Hampshire | $80,360 | 270 | |
| 6 | Rhode Island | $74,960 | 290 | |
| 7 | North Dakota | $74,140 | 100 | |
| 8 | Maine | $73,290 | 370 | |
| 9 | Michigan | $70,960 | 2,410 | |
| 10 | District of Columbia | $64,110 | 120 |
States with the most Massage Therapists jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | 14,600 | $45,970 | |
| 2 | Florida | 9,280 | $49,680 | |
| 3 | Texas | 8,630 | $59,370 | |
| 4 | Illinois | 4,950 | $60,490 | |
| 5 | New York | 4,500 | $62,630 | |
| 6 | Colorado | 3,950 | $61,060 | |
| 7 | Washington | 3,740 | $87,360 | |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | 2,990 | $58,300 | |
| 9 | New Jersey | 2,890 | $50,150 | |
| 10 | Massachusetts | 2,830 | $63,390 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fairbanks | $130,590 | 50 |
| 2 | Pittsfield | $102,120 | 50 |
| 3 | Kahului | $96,820 | 330 |
| 4 | Salem | $96,080 | 160 |
| 5 | Grants Pass | $94,610 | 40 |
| 6 | Bend | $94,580 | 210 |
| 7 | Seattle | $94,220 | 2,230 |
| 8 | Bozeman | $85,670 | 40 |
| 9 | Portland | $84,730 | 1,580 |
| 10 | Yakima | $84,100 | 60 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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