Similar OccupationsĬompare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of massage therapists with similar occupations. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.Įxplore resources for employment and wages by state and area for massage therapists. Job OutlookĮmployment of massage therapists is projected to grow 18 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations.Ībout 22,000 openings for massage therapists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. The median annual wage for massage therapists was $49,860 in May 2022. Most states regulate massage therapy and require massage therapists to have a license or certification. Massage therapists typically complete a postsecondary education that combines study and experience, although standards and requirements vary by state. Many massage therapists are self-employed. Part-time work is common, and work schedules may vary. Some also travel to local events, clients’ homes, or other sites.
Massage therapists work in an array of settings, such as spas and offices of other health practitioners. Massage therapists treat clients by applying pressure to manipulate the body's soft tissues and joints.
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