What Is the Average Massage Therapist Salary by State
| State | Annual Salary | Monthly Pay | Weekly Pay | Hourly Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | $59,472 | $4,956 | $1,144 | $28.59 |
| Massachusetts | $56,596 | $4,716 | $1,088 | $27.21 |
| Montana | $56,040 | $4,670 | $1,078 | $26.94 |
| Arizona | $55,463 | $4,622 | $1,067 | $26.67 |
| Hawaii | $55,417 | $4,618 | $1,066 | $26.64 |
| Indiana | $55,108 | $4,592 | $1,060 | $26.49 |
| New Jersey | $54,991 | $4,583 | $1,058 | $26.44 |
| Connecticut | $54,499 | $4,542 | $1,048 | $26.20 |
| Washington | $54,437 | $4,536 | $1,047 | $26.17 |
| New York | $54,343 | $4,529 | $1,045 | $26.13 |
| Georgia | $53,503 | $4,459 | $1,029 | $25.72 |
| Rhode Island | $53,252 | $4,438 | $1,024 | $25.60 |
| Wisconsin | $52,846 | $4,404 | $1,016 | $25.41 |
| Tennessee | $52,707 | $4,392 | $1,014 | $25.34 |
| Minnesota | $52,594 | $4,383 | $1,011 | $25.29 |
| Alaska | $52,590 | $4,382 | $1,011 | $25.28 |
| New Hampshire | $52,439 | $4,370 | $1,008 | $25.21 |
| North Dakota | $52,418 | $4,368 | $1,008 | $25.20 |
| Ohio | $52,322 | $4,360 | $1,006 | $25.15 |
| Alabama | $52,253 | $4,354 | $1,005 | $25.12 |
| Nevada | $52,175 | $4,348 | $1,003 | $25.08 |
| Maryland | $51,651 | $4,304 | $993 | $24.83 |
| Utah | $51,387 | $4,282 | $988 | $24.71 |
| Louisiana | $51,005 | $4,250 | $981 | $24.52 |
| South Dakota | $50,887 | $4,241 | $979 | $24.46 |
| Nebraska | $50,782 | $4,232 | $977 | $24.41 |
| Florida | $50,426 | $4,202 | $970 | $24.24 |
| New Mexico | $50,247 | $4,187 | $966 | $24.16 |
| Oregon | $50,182 | $4,182 | $965 | $24.13 |
| Virginia | $50,116 | $4,176 | $964 | $24.09 |
| Iowa | $49,869 | $4,156 | $959 | $23.98 |
| Kansas | $49,553 | $4,129 | $953 | $23.82 |
| California | $49,351 | $4,113 | $949 | $23.73 |
| Vermont | $49,300 | $4,108 | $948 | $23.70 |
| South Carolina | $48,613 | $4,051 | $935 | $23.37 |
| Colorado | $48,500 | $4,042 | $933 | $23.32 |
| Delaware | $48,286 | $4,024 | $929 | $23.21 |
| West Virginia | $47,238 | $3,936 | $908 | $22.71 |
| Oklahoma | $47,198 | $3,933 | $908 | $22.69 |
| Kentucky | $46,515 | $3,876 | $895 | $22.36 |
| Pennsylvania | $46,438 | $3,870 | $893 | $22.33 |
| Mississippi | $46,435 | $3,870 | $893 | $22.32 |
| Idaho | $46,210 | $3,851 | $889 | $22.22 |
| Maine | $46,011 | $3,834 | $885 | $22.12 |
| Arkansas | $45,599 | $3,800 | $877 | $21.92 |
| Michigan | $45,501 | $3,792 | $875 | $21.88 |
| Illinois | $45,351 | $3,779 | $872 | $21.80 |
| Texas | $44,609 | $3,717 | $858 | $21.45 |
| Missouri | $44,474 | $3,706 | $855 | $21.38 |
| North Carolina | $41,426 | $3,452 | $797 | $19.92 |
Top 50 Highest Paying States for Massage Therapist Jobs in the U.S.
We’ve identified six states where the typical salary for a Massage Therapist job is above the national average. Topping the list is Wyoming, with Massachusetts and Montana close behind in second and third. Montana beats the national average by 1.9%, and Wyoming furthers that trend with another $4,462 (8.1%) above the $55,009.
Significantly, Wyoming has a very active Massage Therapist job market as there are several companies currently hiring for this type of role.
With only a handful of states paying above the national average, the opportunities for economic advancement by moving to a new locationas a Massage Therapist is a decision to make with some caution. Factoring in cost of living expenses should be considered as well.
About Our Data
ZipRecruiter salary estimates, histograms, trends and comparisons are derived from both employer job postings and third party data sources.
Data used to develop this report includes ADP data. ADP is an exclusive provider of employee payroll data for ZipRecruiter.
