SOC 31-9011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Massage Therapists — Miami
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage for Massage Therapists in Miami, FL is $48,370 per year, 17.2% below the national median of $58,450.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Massage Therapists in Miami, FL is $48,370 per year, 17.2% below the national median of $58,450. Half of workers earn between $39,150 and $59,300. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $30,260 and the ninetieth at $79,330.
Employment stands at 2,740, or 1.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Punta Gorda records the highest median at $56,800. Of the 678 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 441st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,260 | −48.2% |
| 25th | $39,150 | −33.0% |
| Median (50th) | $48,370 | −17.2% |
| 75th | $59,300 | +1.5% |
| 90th | $79,330 | +35.7% |
| Mean | $52,120 | −10.8% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Punta Gorda | $56,800 | 60 | |
| 2 | Naples | $55,160 | 320 | |
| 3 | Wildwood | $51,770 | 50 | |
| 4 | Tampa | $51,470 | 1,530 | |
| 5 | Sebastian | $50,980 | 80 | |
| 6 | Jacksonville | $50,600 | 650 | |
| 7 | Lakeland | $50,300 | 100 | |
| 8 | Gainesville | $50,270 | 130 | |
| 9 | Cape Coral | $50,190 | 390 | |
| 10 | North Port | $49,830 | 380 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Miami run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $48,370 buys what $46,779 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 20.0% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$48,370as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$46,779US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $48,370 a year, 17.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $30,260 to $79,330 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 2,740 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Punta Gorda, at $56,800.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Massage Therapists in Miami, FL?
The median annual wage is $48,370, or $23.25 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 Miami, FL is 17.2% lower. 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 Miami, FL earns more than $79,330 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $30,260 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 Punta Gorda, at $56,800 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 2,740 jobs in this occupation in Miami, FL. 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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