SOC 31-9011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Massage Therapists — Napa
Napa, CA · 10 metro areas compared
At $39,330, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Massage Therapists, 32.7% beneath the national figure of $58,450.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $39,330, this is one of the lower medians recorded for Massage Therapists, 32.7% beneath the national figure of $58,450. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $35,860 and $48,620. The lowest tenth earn under $34,700, while the highest tenth earn more than $95,120.
The area has 250 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 5.11 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Chico leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $63,290. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 250th of 267 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,700 | −40.6% |
| 25th | $35,860 | −38.6% |
| Median (50th) | $39,330 | −32.7% |
| 75th | $48,620 | −16.8% |
| 90th | $95,120 | +62.7% |
| Mean | $49,140 | −15.9% |
Other metro areas in California
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chico | $63,290 | 40 | |
| 2 | Salinas | $61,400 | 240 | |
| 3 | San Luis Obispo | $60,640 | 120 | |
| 4 | Vallejo | $58,870 | 100 | |
| 5 | Santa Cruz | $58,050 | 110 | |
| 6 | Bakersfield | $57,300 | 90 | |
| 7 | Sacramento | $51,980 | 720 | |
| 8 | Redding | $50,690 | 40 | |
| 9 | Santa Rosa | $50,620 | 310 | |
| 10 | Oxnard | $50,240 | 210 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Napa run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $39,330 buys what $35,528 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 39.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$39,330as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$35,528US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $39,330 a year, 32.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $34,700 to $95,120 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 250 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Chico, at $63,290.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Massage Therapists in Napa, CA?
The median annual wage is $39,330, or $18.91 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 Napa, CA is 32.7% 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 Napa, CA earns more than $95,120 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $34,700 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 Chico, at $63,290 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 250 jobs in this occupation in Napa, CA. 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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