Massage Therapists Salary by State
The national median pay for massage therapists is $58,450 a year. By state, it ranges from $36,480 in Louisiana to $134,930 in Alaska.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $33,640
- 25th percentile
- $43,480
- Median
- $58,450
- 75th percentile
- $78,320
- Top 10%
- $100,200
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 98,790 jobs.
Median pay in 49 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alaska | $134,930 | +131% | $34,140 | $161,400 | 570 |
| 2 | Washington | $87,360 | +49% | $61,850 | $115,800 | 3,740 |
| 3 | Oregon | $86,970 | +49% | $47,270 | $103,630 | 2,250 |
| 4 | Hawaii | $81,280 | +39% | $36,660 | $166,730 | 1,330 |
| 5 | New Hampshire | $80,360 | +37% | $36,500 | $114,400 | 270 |
| 6 | Rhode Island | $74,960 | +28% | $43,480 | $126,150 | 290 |
| 7 | North Dakota | $74,140 | +27% | $34,120 | $110,870 | 100 |
| 8 | Maine | $73,290 | +25% | $32,450 | $119,580 | 370 |
| 9 | Michigan | $70,960 | +21% | $32,610 | $89,950 | 2,410 |
| 10 | District of Columbia | $64,110 | +10% | $44,130 | $134,110 | 120 |
| 11 | Massachusetts | $63,390 | +8% | $40,420 | $104,510 | 2,830 |
| 12 | Minnesota | $63,070 | +8% | $28,320 | $97,870 | 1,690 |
| 13 | New York | $62,630 | +7% | $33,280 | $110,210 | 4,500 |
| 14 | Arizona | $62,400 | +7% | $37,800 | $90,780 | 2,530 |
| 15 | Maryland | $62,270 | +7% | $35,360 | $96,440 | 1,350 |
| 16 | Connecticut | $62,260 | +7% | $34,010 | $97,870 | 700 |
| 17 | Virginia | $62,220 | +6% | $38,070 | $119,570 | 2,730 |
| 18 | Utah | $62,130 | +6% | $23,160 | $97,970 | 1,840 |
| 19 | Missouri | $62,050 | +6% | $43,680 | $101,900 | 1,500 |
| 20 | Wyoming | $61,980 | +6% | $18,570 | $98,090 | 150 |
| 21 | Colorado | $61,060 | +4% | $35,990 | $101,710 | 3,950 |
| 22 | North Carolina | $60,650 | +4% | $31,050 | $96,510 | 2,460 |
| 23 | Illinois | $60,490 | +3% | $33,770 | $82,910 | 4,950 |
| 24 | Idaho | $60,420 | +3% | $35,360 | $94,610 | 170 |
| 25 | Kentucky | $59,790 | +2% | $30,210 | $95,290 | 780 |
| 26 | Texas | $59,370 | +2% | $34,870 | $109,970 | 8,630 |
| 27 | Delaware | $58,870 | +1% | $46,250 | $98,220 | 230 |
| 28 | Pennsylvania | $58,300 | 0% | $31,000 | $110,770 | 2,990 |
| 29 | Wisconsin | $58,070 | −1% | $20,280 | $105,360 | 1,520 |
| 30 | South Carolina | $58,000 | −1% | $17,340 | $95,540 | 1,840 |
| 31 | Iowa | $57,710 | −1% | $37,560 | $91,570 | 540 |
| 32 | Ohio | $55,990 | −4% | $40,340 | $78,520 | 1,760 |
| 33 | Indiana | $55,590 | −5% | $38,140 | $83,140 | 1,480 |
| 34 | Nebraska | $53,950 | −8% | $47,360 | $93,390 | 270 |
| 35 | Montana | $53,540 | −8% | $25,020 | $96,740 | 200 |
| 36 | Nevada | $53,540 | −8% | $25,230 | $121,980 | 1,620 |
| 37 | South Dakota | $52,000 | −11% | $35,720 | $56,310 | 180 |
| 38 | Georgia | $50,820 | −13% | $19,010 | $83,130 | 1,700 |
| 39 | New Jersey | $50,150 | −14% | $33,280 | $81,930 | 2,890 |
| 40 | Tennessee | $50,070 | −14% | $36,960 | $95,260 | 1,230 |
| 41 | Kansas | $49,990 | −14% | $31,490 | $81,760 | 780 |
| 42 | Florida | $49,680 | −15% | $30,310 | $79,220 | 9,280 |
| 43 | Alabama | $48,930 | −16% | $22,250 | $91,260 | 600 |
| 44 | West Virginia | $46,600 | −20% | $22,450 | $82,950 | 250 |
| 45 | California | $45,970 | −21% | $34,320 | $89,880 | 14,600 |
| 46 | Mississippi | $40,490 | −31% | $28,820 | $103,020 | 230 |
| 47 | Arkansas | $39,990 | −32% | $24,180 | $74,530 | 430 |
| 48 | New Mexico | $37,840 | −35% | $29,430 | $91,730 | 360 |
| 49 | Oklahoma | $36,630 | −37% | $24,790 | $101,100 | 520 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $36,480 | −38% | $18,080 | $59,680 | 890 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Massage Therapists salary questions
Which state pays massage therapists the most?
Alaska, with a median of $134,930 a year (+131% vs. the national median of $58,450). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays massage therapists the least?
Louisiana, with a median of $36,480 a year (−38% vs. national).
Where do most massage therapists work?
California has the most jobs, about 14,600, with a median of $45,970.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.