Salary Outlook
The BLS reports the median annual wage for massage therapists was $35,830 in 2011. The best-paid 10 percent in the profession made approximately $69,070, while the bottom 10 percent made approximately $18,300. The top-paying metropolitan areas for this occupation include Anchorage, Alaska, Corvallis, Ore., and York, Penn.
| Job Salary | Year |
|---|---|
| 2002 | $30,070.00 |
| 2004 | $40,510.00 |
| 2006 | $41,860.00 |
| 2008 | $44,440.00 |
| 2010 | $39,770.00 |
Average Massage Therapist Pay vs. All Healthcare Jobs
Many massage therapists work in posh spas and have clients with comfortable incomes. But the average worker in this profession makes a low annual salary compared with other occupations on our list of Best Healthcare Jobs. Therapists have less take-home pay than clinical laboratory technicians and registered nurses, for instance. Physical therapists make approximately $41,410 more per year than massage therapists. Paramedics and medical assistants tend to make less money, however.
| Job Name | Salary |
|---|---|
| Physical Therapist | $78,270.00 |
| Registered Nurse | $65,690.00 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technician | $36,950.00 |
| Massage Therapist | $35,830.00 |
| Paramedic | $30,710.00 |
| Medical Assistant | $29,100.00 |
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Best Paying Cities for Massage Therapists
The highest paid in the massage therapist profession work in the metropolitan areas of Anchorage, AK, Corvallis, OR, and York, PA. The Mount Vernon, WA area also pays well, as does the city of Holland, MI.
Anchorage, AK
Average Salary: $86,320 | See Job Openings
The annual median wage of a massage therapist working in Anchorage, AK is $86,320, which is $50,490 more than the average pay in the profession.
Corvallis, OR
Average Salary: $79,870 | See Job Openings
The annual median wage of a massage therapist working in Corvallis, OR is $79,870, which is $44,040 more than the average pay in the profession.
York, PA
Average Salary: $76,930 | See Job Openings
The annual median wage of a massage therapist working in York, PA is $76,930, which is $41,100 more than the average pay in the profession.
Mount Vernon, WA
Average Salary: $64,170 | See Job Openings
The annual median wage of a massage therapist working in Mount Vernon, WA is $64,170, which is $28,340 more than the average pay in the profession.
Holland, MI
Average Salary: $63,870 | See Job Openings
The annual median wage of a massage therapist working in Holland, MI is $63,870, which is $28,040 more than the average pay in the profession.
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