Massage therapists
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$57,950
~$28/hr · ~$4,829/mo
US Jobs
168K
Much faster than average
AI & Automation Risk
2/10
Safe
AI & Automation Risk
Safe 2/10
The core of this occupation is highly physical, requiring manual manipulation of soft tissues and real-time human empathy in a physical setting. While AI can assist with peripheral administrative tasks like scheduling, marketing, and documentation, it cannot replace the tactile skill and physical presence required for massage therapy.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.
| City | Local Salary | Cost of Living | Real Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duluth, MN-WIBEST VALUE | $78,780 | Below avg (87.2) | $90,364 |
| State College, PA | $83,200 | Below avg (93.7) | $88,839 |
| Bend, OR | $93,160 | Above avg (105.3) | $88,491 |
| Albany, OR | $92,310 | Above avg (104.7) | $88,133 |
| Pittsfield, MA | $81,720 | Below avg (93.5) | $87,388 |
| Salem, OR | $87,880 | Average (102.5) | $85,771 |
| Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC | $81,630 | Below avg (96.0) | $85,029 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | $75,710 | Below avg (89.1) | $84,939 |
| Bellingham, WA | $87,980 | Above avg (104.0) | $84,586 |
| Rochester, MN | $77,840 | Below avg (93.0) | $83,737 |
| Yakima, WA | $80,930 | Average (97.9) | $82,664 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $73,300 | Below avg (89.3) | $82,082 |
| Raleigh-Cary, NC | $80,130 | Average (98.4) | $81,470 |
| Chico, CA | $84,840 | Above avg (104.7) | $80,997 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ | $77,340 | Below avg (95.6) | $80,902 |
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
Postsecondary nondegree award
10-Year Growth
+15% (Much faster than average)
Hourly Rate
~$28/hr
Monthly Income
~$4,829/mo
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)