Massage Therapists
Perform therapeutic massages of soft tissues and joints. May assist in the assessment of range of motion and muscle strength, or propose client therapy plans.Salary by State
| State Name | Employment | Annual Salary | Hourly Salary | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 600 | $30,750 | $14.78 | |
| Alaska | 370 | $100,080 | $48.11 | |
| Arizona | 2,540 | $46,110 | $22.17 | |
| Arkansas | 310 | $39,570 | $19.02 | |
| California | 9,880 | $53,950 | $25.94 | |
| Colorado | 4,420 | $49,170 | $23.64 | |
| Connecticut | 950 | $62,200 | $29.90 | |
| Delaware | 150 | $44,600 | $21.44 | |
| District of Columbia | $52,020 | $25.01 | ||
| Florida | 7,070 | $44,690 | $21.49 | |
| Georgia | 1,880 | $40,080 | $19.27 | |
| Hawaii | 810 | $58,910 | $28.32 | |
| Idaho | 390 | $56,770 | $27.29 | |
| Illinois | 3,360 | $55,460 | $26.66 | |
| Indiana | 1,170 | $52,410 | $25.20 | |
| Iowa | 600 | $44,990 | $21.63 | |
| Kansas | 400 | $43,660 | $20.99 | |
| Kentucky | 620 | $51,980 | $24.99 | |
| Louisiana | 430 | $36,090 | $17.35 | |
| Maine | 230 | $47,130 | $22.66 | |
| Maryland | 840 | $62,030 | $29.82 | |
| Massachusetts | 2,000 | $60,910 | $29.28 | |
| Michigan | 1,700 | $60,090 | $28.89 | |
| Minnesota | 1,230 | $49,530 | $23.81 | |
| Mississippi | 270 | $41,500 | $19.95 | |
| Missouri | 1,170 | $39,680 | $19.08 | |
| Montana | 160 | $52,930 | $25.45 | |
| Nebraska | 390 | $51,740 | $24.87 | |
| Nevada | 1,710 | $36,120 | $17.37 | |
| New Hampshire | 240 | $50,540 | $24.30 | |
| New Jersey | 3,070 | $45,650 | $21.95 | |
| New Mexico | 400 | $46,130 | $22.18 | |
| New York | 3,840 | $52,660 | $25.32 | |
| North Carolina | 1,960 | $46,810 | $22.51 | |
| North Dakota | 90 | $61,280 | $29.46 | |
| Ohio | 2,000 | $47,140 | $22.66 | |
| Oklahoma | 380 | $44,000 | $21.15 | |
| Oregon | 1,410 | $65,580 | $31.53 | |
| Pennsylvania | 2,140 | $47,860 | $23.01 | |
| Rhode Island | 130 | $29,210 | $14.04 | |
| South Carolina | 1,610 | $35,030 | $16.84 | |
| South Dakota | 150 | $37,620 | $18.09 | |
| Tennessee | 1,880 | $43,080 | $20.71 | |
| Texas | 8,510 | $43,970 | $21.14 | |
| Utah | 1,080 | $43,480 | $20.90 | |
| Vermont | 50 | $51,200 | $24.62 | |
| Virginia | 1,920 | $48,190 | $23.17 | |
| Washington | 2,660 | $66,040 | $31.75 | |
| West Virginia | 190 | $45,730 | $21.99 | |
| Wisconsin | 1,370 | $40,090 | $19.27 | |
| Wyoming | 80 | $46,630 | $22.42 |
Education
The programs listed below are typically the education paths that can land you this kind of job.
A program that prepares individuals to provide relief and improved health and well-being to clients through the application of manual techniques for manipulating skin, muscles, and connective tissues. Includes instruction in Western (Swedish) massage, sports massage, myotherapy/trigger point massage, myofascial release, deep tissue massage, cranio-sacral therapy, reflexology, massage safety and emergency management, client counseling, practice management, applicable regulations, and professional standards and ethics.
A program that prepares individuals to provide relief and improved health and well-being based on Chinese medical principles through one or more of the traditional bodywork therapies of Asia. Includes instruction in acupressure, AMMA(r) Therapy, Chi Nei Tsang, Five Element Shiatsu, Integrative Eclectic Shiatsu, Japanese Shiatsu, Jin Shin Do(r) Bodymind Acupressure(tm), Macrobiotic Shiatsu, Anma Therapy, Thai massage, Tui na, Zen Shiatsu, Qigong, Okazaki(r) Restorative Massage, principles of Western and Chinese medicine, patient counseling and observation, practice management, applicable regulations, and professional standards and ethics.
A program that prepares individuals to promote physical and emotional balance and well-being through the application of skilled touch principles and techniques. Includes instruction in therapeutic massage and other hands-on touch methods, anatomy and physiology, structural/functional integration and various holistic health systems (Rolfing/Structural Integration, colon hydrotherapy, Breema, Hellerwork, lymphatic drainage, Rosen Method, hydrotherapy, and others), client counseling, practice management, and applicable regulations and professional standards.
Any instructional program in somatic bodywork and related therapeutic services not listed above.
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$49,260 per yearNational average salaryVery HighJob growth rate
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Postsecondary nondegree awardTypical education requirement
Educational Attainment
The following chart shows the highest education level completed by those working as massage therapists.
- Less than high school 3%
- High school graduate 21%
- College dropout 33%
- Associate’s degree 18%
- Bachelor’s degree 19%
- Master’s degree 3%
- Doctorate degree 2%
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