SOC 31-9011 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Massage Therapists — Tyler
Tyler, TX · 10 metro areas compared
The median wage here is $56,300 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $58,450.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage here is $56,300 a year, within a few percent of the national median of $58,450. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $46,340 and $68,920. The lowest tenth earn under $45,760, while the highest tenth earn more than $119,460.
The area has 90 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.17 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Waco records the highest median at $72,560. Of the 339 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 142nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,760 | −21.7% |
| 25th | $46,340 | −20.7% |
| Median (50th) | $56,300 | −3.7% |
| 75th | $68,920 | +17.9% |
| 90th | $119,460 | +104.4% |
| Mean | $70,320 | +20.3% |
Other metro areas in Texas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waco | $72,560 | 60 | |
| 2 | Abilene | $68,730 | 60 | |
| 3 | Austin | $60,460 | 1,360 | |
| 4 | Houston | $59,150 | 1,930 | |
| 5 | Dallas | $59,010 | 2,930 | |
| 6 | San Antonio | $56,870 | 790 | |
| 7 | Corpus Christi | $56,210 | 80 | |
| 8 | Longview | $54,480 | 50 | |
| 9 | Lubbock | $54,200 | 60 | |
| 10 | Killeen | $54,120 | 120 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Tyler run 2.9% below the national average, so the median of $56,300 goes as far as $57,981 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 0.8% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$56,300as reported by BLSLocal price level
97.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$57,981US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $56,300 a year, 3.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $45,760 to $119,460 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 90 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Waco, at $72,560.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Massage Therapists in Tyler, TX?
The median annual wage is $56,300, or $27.07 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 Tyler, TX is 3.7% 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 Tyler, TX earns more than $119,460 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $45,760 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 Waco, at $72,560 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 90 jobs in this occupation in Tyler, TX. 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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