Massage Therapist Salary in the US
$39,240
per year
per month
$3,270
per month
per year
Massage Therapist - Average Salary
The average salary for a Massage Therapist is $39,240 per year ($3,270 per month), which is $14,250 (-27%) lower than the average salary in the US.
A Massage Therapist can expect an average starting salary of $22,100. The highest salaries can exceed $64,250.
A Massage Therapist can expect an average starting salary of $22,100. The highest salaries can exceed $64,250.
$22,100
Low
$39,240
Average salary
$64,250
High
$1,840
Low
$3,270
Average salary
$5,350
High
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Massage Therapist Salary Range
Among Massage Therapists in the US, Part Time Private Massage Therapists and Private Massage Therapists tend to have the lowest salaries, while Medical Massage Therapists and Certified Massage Therapists enjoy the highest salaries.
Massage Therapist - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Massage Therapist | $53K/year | +36% |
| Licensed Massage Therapist | $47K/year | +19% |
| Certified Massage Therapist | $46K/year | +18% |
| Horse Massage Therapist | $46K/year | +16% |
| Private Massage Therapist | $46K/year | +16% |
| Animal Massage Therapist | $45K/year | +14% |
| Sports Massage Therapist | $44K/year | +12% |
| Part Time Massage Therapist | $27K/year | -32% |
Massage Therapist - Pay by Experience Level in the United States
Massage Therapists with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average starting salary of $24,860 per year. A mid career Massage Therapist with 4-9 years of experience earns an average salary of $37,450, while an experienced Massage Therapist with 10-20 years of experience makes on average $50,170. Massage Therapists with more than 20 years of experience earn $56,400 per year on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Massage Therapist
| Late Career | ▲ +44% |
| Experienced | ▲ +28% |
| Average Salary | $39,240/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -5% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -37% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
80%
80%
Male
20%
20%
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Massage Therapist - Related Salaries
The salary information presented on this page is based on all Massage Therapist jobs published on Jobted in the last 12 months and on data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS.gov).
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