Massage Therapists Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for massage therapistss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- Hawaii$122,580
- Alaska$121,350
- Washington$87,460
- Oregon$82,160
- Rhode Island$80,470
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Louisiana$38,140
- Arkansas$44,680
- West Virginia$48,410
- South Dakota$48,790
- New Mexico$50,130
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawaii | $122,580 | $81,280 | $59 | +92% | 1,330 |
| 2 | Alaska | $121,350 | $134,930 | $58 | +90.1% | 570 |
| 3 | Washington | $87,460 | $87,360 | $42 | +37% | 3,740 |
| 4 | Oregon | $82,160 | $86,970 | $40 | +28.7% | 2,250 |
| 5 | Rhode Island | $80,470 | $74,960 | $39 | +26.1% | 290 |
| 6 | New Hampshire | $79,270 | $80,360 | $38 | +24.2% | 270 |
| 7 | District of Columbia | $76,020 | $64,110 | $37 | +19.1% | 120 |
| 8 | North Dakota | $74,810 | $74,140 | $36 | +17.2% | 100 |
| 9 | Maine | $73,300 | $73,290 | $35 | +14.8% | 370 |
| 10 | Massachusetts | $73,100 | $63,390 | $35 | +14.5% | 2,830 |
| 11 | Virginia | $72,490 | $62,220 | $35 | +13.6% | 2,730 |
| 12 | Minnesota | $69,720 | $63,070 | $34 | +9.2% | 1,690 |
| 13 | Colorado | $68,380 | $61,060 | $33 | +7.1% | 3,950 |
| 14 | New York | $67,860 | $62,630 | $33 | +6.3% | 4,500 |
| 15 | Missouri | $67,760 | $62,050 | $33 | +6.2% | 1,500 |
| 16 | North Carolina | $66,630 | $60,650 | $32 | +4.4% | 2,460 |
| 17 | Utah | $65,980 | $62,130 | $32 | +3.4% | 1,840 |
| 18 | Maryland | $65,420 | $62,270 | $31 | +2.5% | 1,350 |
| 19 | Arizona | $65,250 | $62,400 | $31 | +2.2% | 2,530 |
| 20 | Kentucky | $65,060 | $59,790 | $31 | +1.9% | 780 |
| 21 | Texas | $65,060 | $59,370 | $31 | +1.9% | 8,630 |
| 22 | Michigan | $65,040 | $70,960 | $31 | +1.9% | 2,410 |
| 23 | Connecticut | $64,710 | $62,260 | $31 | +1.4% | 700 |
| 24 | Delaware | $63,340 | $58,870 | $30 | -0.8% | 230 |
| 25 | Idaho | $63,230 | $60,420 | $30 | -0.9% | 170 |
| 26 | Nebraska | $63,020 | $53,950 | $30 | -1.3% | 270 |
| 27 | Pennsylvania | $62,910 | $58,300 | $30 | -1.4% | 2,990 |
| 28 | Iowa | $62,140 | $57,710 | $30 | -2.6% | 540 |
| 29 | Wisconsin | $61,060 | $58,070 | $29 | -4.3% | 1,520 |
| 30 | Indiana | $60,880 | $55,590 | $29 | -4.6% | 1,480 |
| 31 | Illinois | $60,440 | $60,490 | $29 | -5.3% | 4,950 |
| 32 | Nevada | $60,240 | $53,540 | $29 | -5.6% | 1,620 |
| 33 | Wyoming | $60,190 | $61,980 | $29 | -5.7% | 150 |
| 34 | Montana | $59,660 | $53,540 | $29 | -6.5% | 200 |
| 35 | Ohio | $57,920 | $55,990 | $28 | -9.3% | 1,760 |
| 36 | Tennessee | $57,350 | $50,070 | $28 | -10.2% | 1,230 |
| 37 | South Carolina | $56,750 | $58,000 | $27 | -11.1% | 1,840 |
| 38 | Kansas | $56,420 | $49,990 | $27 | -11.6% | 780 |
| 39 | Alabama | $55,840 | $48,930 | $27 | -12.5% | 600 |
| 40 | California | $55,630 | $45,970 | $27 | -12.8% | 14,600 |
| 41 | Georgia | $54,950 | $50,820 | $26 | -13.9% | 1,700 |
| 42 | Florida | $53,730 | $49,680 | $26 | -15.8% | 9,280 |
| 43 | New Jersey | $53,420 | $50,150 | $26 | -16.3% | 2,890 |
| 44 | Oklahoma | $52,990 | $36,630 | $25 | -17% | 520 |
| 45 | Mississippi | $51,420 | $40,490 | $25 | -19.4% | 230 |
| 46 | New Mexico | $50,130 | $37,840 | $24 | -21.5% | 360 |
| 47 | South Dakota | $48,790 | $52,000 | $23 | -23.6% | 180 |
| 48 | West Virginia | $48,410 | $46,600 | $23 | -24.2% | 250 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $44,680 | $39,990 | $21 | -30% | 430 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $38,140 | $36,480 | $18 | -40.2% | 890 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 292 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska nonmetropolitan area | $135,630 | $124,160 | 90 |
| 2 | Fairbanks-College, AK | $130,590 | $116,560 | 50 |
| 3 | Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area | $125,280 | $118,200 | 200 |
| 4 | Pittsfield, MA | $102,120 | $79,930 | 50 |
| 5 | Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $96,820 | $101,690 | 330 |
| 6 | Salem, OR | $96,080 | $91,630 | 160 |
| 7 | Grants Pass, OR | $94,610 | $85,520 | 40 |
| 8 | Bend, OR | $94,580 | $85,280 | 210 |
| 9 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $94,220 | $92,510 | 2,230 |
| 10 | Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area | $86,160 | $76,700 | 60 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing massage therapistss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries | $97,790 | $105,900 | 110 |
| 2 | Spectator Sports | $97,630 | $102,830 | 110 |
| 3 | Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals | $76,280 | $73,010 | 40 |
| 4 | Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals, Privately Owned | $76,280 | $73,010 | 40 |
| 5 | Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals, Privately Owned | $74,960 | $84,530 | 30 |
| 6 | Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals | $72,850 | $81,580 | 40 |
| 7 | Offices of Chiropractors | $72,800 | $72,010 | 11,010 |
| 8 | Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation) | $68,140 | $63,000 | 30 |
| 9 | Offices of Other Health Practitioners | $67,140 | $70,950 | 30,840 |
| 10 | Hospitals, Privately Owned | $66,310 | $72,660 | 630 |
| 11 | Ambulatory Health Care Services | $65,850 | $70,440 | 32,460 |
| 12 | Sector 62 - Health Care and Social Assistance | $65,800 | $70,440 | 33,300 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
Top fields of study
Top Skills
Most important skills for this role (O*NET importance, 1–5 scale).
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do massage therapists make in the U.S.?
The median massage therapists salary in the United States is $58,450 per year (mean $63,830), and about 80% earn between $33,640 and $100,200.
How much do massage therapists make per hour?
Roughly $31 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $63,830 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays massage therapists the most?
Hawaii has the highest average pay for massage therapists at $122,580 per year (median $81,280).
What is the job outlook for massage therapists?
Employment is projected to change +15.4% from 2024 to 2034 (Much faster than average), with about 24,700 openings per year.