Massage Therapists Salary in Illinois
Massage Therapists in Illinois earn a median of $60,490 a year, +3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $60,490
- vs. U.S. median
- +3% ($58,450)
- Rank among states
- 23 of 50
- Jobs in the state
- 4,950
Pay range in Illinois
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,770; the top 10% earn over $82,910. Nationally the range is $33,640 to $100,200.
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Massage Therapists pay in Illinois
How much do massage therapists make in Illinois?
The median is $60,490 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $33,770 and the top 10% earn over $82,910. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Illinois a good state for massage therapists?
On pay alone it ranks 23 of 50 (+3% vs. the national median of $58,450). Living costs are not included.