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Massage therapist salary in United States

How much does a Massage Therapist make in the United States?

Average base salary

$39.39
Average $39.39
Low $21.42
High $72.44

The average salary for a massage therapist is $39.39 per hour in the United States. 40.4k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 27, 2026).

What Does a Massage Therapist Do?

A massage therapist is a professional who manually applies pressure throughout the body to treat pain, increase relaxation, reduce stress, rehabilitate injuries and aid in the general wellness of their clients. A key element of their job involves assessing each client individually, creating personal therapy plans and referring clients to other specialists if necessary. Other duties that a massage therapist performs include:
  • Talking with clients about medical history, symptoms and desired results
  • Assessing clients to identify painful or tense areas of the body
  • Maintaining treatment records
  • Treating clients in professional settings or traveling to clients’ homes and offices
  • Providing clients with information and guidance about techniques for postural improvement and relaxation, strengthening, stretching and rehabilitative exercises
  • Consulting with other professionals, such as psychologists, physicians, chiropractors and physiotherapists, to develop treatment plans for clients
Learn more about what a Massage Therapist does

Massage Therapist job openings in United States

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Massage Therapist PRN - Pediat...
THE DENVER HOSPICE3.4out of 5 stars.
Denver, CO
$28.20 - $28.79 an hour
Part-time
53 minutes ago

Highest paying companies for Massage Therapist in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
HEALING TOUCH
 
$364,000per year
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private home care
 
$312,000per year
Elite Amenity Management
 
$266,314per year
Signature Fitness
 
$260,000per year
Restore Hyper Wellness
 
$260,000per year
PRISM
 
$256,100per year

Highest paying cities for Massage Therapists near United States

  1. New York, NY
    $51.94 per hour
  2. Portland, OR
    $47.74 per hour
  3. Austin, TX
    $42.97 per hour
  4. Scottsdale, AZ
    $42.76 per hour
  5. Los Angeles, CA
    $40.53 per hour

Where can a Massage Therapist earn more?

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Massage Therapist