SOC 31-9011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Massage Therapists — Alaska
Alaska · 1 metro areas compared
In Alaska the median wage for Massage Therapists reaches $134,930 a year.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Alaska the median wage for Massage Therapists reaches $134,930 a year. That is 130.8% more than the national median of $58,450. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $104,000 and $139,210. The lowest tenth earn under $34,140, while the highest tenth earn more than $161,400.
Employment stands at 570, or 1.8 jobs per thousand held locally. Among the 50 states with published data for this occupation, Alaska ranks 1st by median wage. Fairbanks leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $130,590. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 30th of 515 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,140 | −41.6% |
| 25th | $104,000 | +77.9% |
| Median (50th) | $134,930 | +130.8% |
| 75th | $139,210 | +138.2% |
| 90th | $161,400 | +176.1% |
| Mean | $121,350 | +107.6% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Alaska
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fairbanks | $130,590 | 50 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Alaska run 2.4% above the national average, so the median of $134,930 buys what $131,768 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 125.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$134,930as reported by BLSLocal price level
102.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$131,768US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $134,930 a year, 130.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $34,140 to $161,400 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 570 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 1st of 50 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Fairbanks, at $130,590.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Massage Therapists in Alaska?
The median annual wage is $134,930, or $64.87 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $58,450, so pay in Alaska is 130.8% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Alaska earns more than $161,400 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $34,140 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Fairbanks, at $130,590 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 570 jobs in this occupation in Alaska. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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