SOC 31-9011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Massage Therapists — North Coast Region of California
North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
At $60,660, median pay for Massage Therapists in North Coast Region of California, CA tracks the national median of $58,450 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $60,660, median pay for Massage Therapists in North Coast Region of California, CA tracks the national median of $58,450 closely. Pay ranges from under $37,840 at the tenth percentile to more than $95,960 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $37,840 to $73,390.
Within the state, Chico records the highest median at $63,290. Of the 340 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 169th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,840 | −35.3% |
| 25th | $37,840 | −35.3% |
| Median (50th) | $60,660 | +3.8% |
| 75th | $73,390 | +25.6% |
| 90th | $95,960 | +64.2% |
| Mean | $64,660 | +10.6% |
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 North Coast Region of California run 10.7% above the national average, so the median of $60,660 buys what $54,797 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 6.2% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$60,660as reported by BLSLocal price level
110.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$54,797US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $60,660 a year, 3.8% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,840 to $95,960 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Chico, at $63,290.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Massage Therapists in North Coast Region of California, CA?
The median annual wage is $60,660, or $29.16 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 North Coast Region of California, CA is 3.8% 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 North Coast Region of California, CA earns more than $95,960 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,840 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.
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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