Massage Therapist salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A massage therapist earns a median of $58,450 a year ($28.10 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $63,830. About 98,790 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $58,450
- Gross pay
- $2,248.08
- Federal income tax
- −$185.92
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$139.38
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$32.60
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $1,890.18
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $58,450
- Federal
- $4,834
- FICA
- $4,471
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $49,145
- Marginal federal rate
- 12.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
Massage Therapist salary by state
| State | Median salary | Average | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $134,930 | $121,350 | 570 |
| Washington | $87,360 | $87,460 | 3,740 |
| Oregon | $86,970 | $82,160 | 2,250 |
| Hawaii | $81,280 | $122,580 | 1,330 |
| New Hampshire | $80,360 | $79,270 | 270 |
| Rhode Island | $74,960 | $80,470 | 290 |
| North Dakota | $74,140 | $74,810 | 100 |
| Maine | $73,290 | $73,300 | 370 |
| Michigan | $70,960 | $65,040 | 2,410 |
| District of Columbia | $64,110 | $76,020 | 120 |
| Massachusetts | $63,390 | $73,100 | 2,830 |
| Minnesota | $63,070 | $69,720 | 1,690 |
| New York | $62,630 | $67,860 | 4,500 |
| Arizona | $62,400 | $65,250 | 2,530 |
| Maryland | $62,270 | $65,420 | 1,350 |
| Connecticut | $62,260 | $64,710 | 700 |
| Virginia | $62,220 | $72,490 | 2,730 |
| Utah | $62,130 | $65,980 | 1,840 |
| Missouri | $62,050 | $67,760 | 1,500 |
| Wyoming | $61,980 | $60,190 | 150 |
| Colorado | $61,060 | $68,380 | 3,950 |
| North Carolina | $60,650 | $66,630 | 2,460 |
| Illinois | $60,490 | $60,440 | 4,950 |
| Idaho | $60,420 | $63,230 | 170 |
| Kentucky | $59,790 | $65,060 | 780 |
| Texas | $59,370 | $65,060 | 8,630 |
| Delaware | $58,870 | $63,340 | 230 |
| Pennsylvania | $58,300 | $62,910 | 2,990 |
| Wisconsin | $58,070 | $61,060 | 1,520 |
| South Carolina | $58,000 | $56,750 | 1,840 |
| Iowa | $57,710 | $62,140 | 540 |
| Ohio | $55,990 | $57,920 | 1,760 |
| Indiana | $55,590 | $60,880 | 1,480 |
| Nebraska | $53,950 | $63,020 | 270 |
| Montana | $53,540 | $59,660 | 200 |
| Nevada | $53,540 | $60,240 | 1,620 |
| South Dakota | $52,000 | $48,790 | 180 |
| Georgia | $50,820 | $54,950 | 1,700 |
| New Jersey | $50,150 | $53,420 | 2,890 |
| Tennessee | $50,070 | $57,350 | 1,230 |
| Kansas | $49,990 | $56,420 | 780 |
| Florida | $49,680 | $53,730 | 9,280 |
| Alabama | $48,930 | $55,840 | 600 |
| West Virginia | $46,600 | $48,410 | 250 |
| California | $45,970 | $55,630 | 14,600 |
| Mississippi | $40,490 | $51,420 | 230 |
| Arkansas | $39,990 | $44,680 | 430 |
| New Mexico | $37,840 | $50,130 | 360 |
| Oklahoma | $36,630 | $52,990 | 520 |
| Louisiana | $36,480 | $38,140 | 890 |
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BLS occupation: Massage Therapists. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 31-9011). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a massage therapist make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $28.10; the average is $30.69.
Which state pays massage therapists the most?
Alaska ($134,930 median), followed by Washington and Oregon.
What is the salary range for a massage therapist?
The bottom 10% earn under $33,640 and the top 10% earn over $100,200 a year.
How much is $58,450 after taxes?
About $49,145 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $46,838 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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