Massage Therapist Salary Calculator
Median massage therapist pay is $58,450 a year. See pay by state and calculate your take-home pay after federal tax, state tax and FICA.
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About the Massage Therapist Salary Calculator
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025), the median massage therapist salary is $58,450 a year (about $28.10 an hour). The lowest 10 percent earned less than $33,640 and the highest 10 percent earned more than $100,200. The mean annual wage is $63,830 and about 98,790 people work in this occupation.
How to use it
- Leave the annual salary at the national median or type your own pay.
- Choose your state and filing status and add any 401(k) contribution.
- Press Calculate take-home pay to see your massage therapist pay per year, month, paycheck and hour.
Massage Therapist salary by state (2026)
Hawaii pays massage therapists the most, with an average of $122,580 a year, and Louisiana pays the least at $38,140. State averages come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, May 2025). The monthly take-home column is an estimate for a single filer using the 2026 federal standard deduction, Social Security, Medicare and each state's 2026 income tax brackets.
Highest-paying states: Hawaii ($122,580), Alaska ($121,350), Washington ($87,460), Oregon ($82,160), Rhode Island ($80,470).
Lowest-paying states: Louisiana ($38,140), Arkansas ($44,680), West Virginia ($48,410), South-Dakota ($48,790), New Mexico ($50,130).
| State | Average annual salary | Est. take-home / month |
|---|---|---|
| Hawaii | $122,580 | $7,272 |
| Alaska | $121,350 | $7,850 |
| Washington | $87,460 | $5,863 |
| Oregon | $82,160 | $5,023 |
| Rhode Island | $80,470 | $5,253 |
| New Hampshire | $79,270 | $5,383 |
| District of Columbia | $76,020 | $5,193 |
| North Dakota | $74,810 | $5,105 |
| Maine | $73,300 | $4,719 |
| Massachusetts | $73,100 | $4,735 |
| Virginia | $72,490 | $4,706 |
| Minnesota | $69,720 | $4,555 |
| Colorado | $68,380 | $4,553 |
| New York | $67,860 | $4,459 |
| Missouri | $67,760 | $4,521 |
| North Carolina | $66,630 | $4,463 |
| Utah | $65,980 | $4,433 |
| Maryland | $65,420 | $4,333 |
| Arizona | $65,250 | $4,432 |
| Kentucky | $65,060 | $4,358 |
| Texas | $65,060 | $4,538 |
| Michigan | $65,040 | $4,327 |
| Connecticut | $64,710 | $4,349 |
| Delaware | $63,340 | $4,186 |
| Idaho | $63,230 | $4,229 |
| Nebraska | $63,020 | $4,236 |
| Pennsylvania | $62,910 | $4,233 |
| Iowa | $62,140 | $4,200 |
| Wisconsin | $61,060 | $4,111 |
| Indiana | $60,880 | $4,111 |
| Illinois | $60,440 | $3,991 |
| Nevada | $60,240 | $4,215 |
| Wyoming | $60,190 | $4,212 |
| Montana | $59,660 | $4,006 |
| Ohio | $57,920 | $3,992 |
| Tennessee | $57,350 | $4,022 |
| South Carolina | $56,750 | $3,794 |
| Kansas | $56,420 | $3,764 |
| Alabama | $55,840 | $3,710 |
| California | $55,630 | $3,791 |
| Georgia | $54,950 | $3,675 |
| Florida | $53,730 | $3,779 |
| New Jersey | $53,420 | $3,642 |
| Oklahoma | $52,990 | $3,577 |
| Mississippi | $51,420 | $3,514 |
| New Mexico | $50,130 | $3,439 |
| South-Dakota | $48,790 | $3,449 |
| West Virginia | $48,410 | $3,302 |
| Arkansas | $44,680 | $3,046 |
| Louisiana | $38,140 | $2,672 |
Click a state to see a full paycheck breakdown. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Massage Therapist pay and take-home by percentile (no state income tax)
| Level | Gross a year | Per hour | Take-home / month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% (cut-off) | $33,640 | $16.17 | $2,434 |
| Median | $58,450 | $28.10 | $4,095 |
| Highest 10% (cut-off) | $100,200 | $48.17 | $6,610 |
Single filer, 2026 federal standard deduction, Social Security and Medicare. Pay varies by employer, experience, shift differentials and overtime. The median is a national figure, not an offer or a guarantee.
Frequently asked questions
How much do massage therapists make a year?
The median pay for massage therapists was $58,450 a year ($28.10 an hour) in May 2025, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $33,640 and the highest 10 percent earned more than $100,200.
How much does a massage therapist take home after taxes?
On the national median of $58,450, a single filer in a state with no income tax keeps about $49,145 a year ($4,095 a month) after federal income tax and FICA. Use the calculator above for your state.
Which state pays massage therapists the most?
Hawaii has the highest average pay for massage therapists, about $122,580 a year, followed by Alaska ($121,350) and Washington ($87,460), according to BLS May 2025 data.
What is the hourly pay for massage therapists?
The median is about $28.10 an hour, based on 2,080 working hours a year. The mean wage across the country is $63,830 a year.
What is the lowest-paying state for massage therapists?
Louisiana has the lowest average pay at about $38,140 a year. Pay depends on cost of living, employer, experience and demand.
Last reviewed: November 2026. Estimates only, not tax or financial advice.