Massage Therapist SalaryThe average Massage Therapist Salary is calculated by the US Government Bureau of Labor Statistics from a variety of sources. Massage Therapist's work in a number of settings including hospitals, clinics and in private practice. Massage Therapist salaries vary depending on the location and the setting. The assumption was made that the Massage Therapist's reflected here were working an average of 40 hours per week with a total of 2080 hours per year. Massage Therapist Salary: Median Hourly & Annual Data HOURLY A Massage Therapist median salary is $15.81 per hour. The lowest 10% earn $7.21 per hour and those in the upper 10% earn more than $34.16 per hour. ANNUALLY On an annual basis the median Massage Therapist Salary is $15.81. The lowest 10% earn a salary of $15,000 per year while the upper 10% earn more than $71,060 per year. These salaries are calculated as a mean or average. Lowest and Highest Massage Therapist Salary The lowest paid Massage Therapist's earn less with mean or average wages below $7.50 per hour. Presumably this is offset by costs of living and other factors. The lower pay levels are associated with rural areas and schools. The highest pay levels are found in major population areas where the mean or average wage is over $25.00 per hour. Demand and low supply seem to be a significant factor in fueling higher salaries. Top 5 States The top paying states to earn a Massage Therapist Salary are Michigan 95,790, Washington $54,010, New York $52,390, Vermont $51,720, and Ohio $48,420. top 5 Metropolitan Areas The best city or metropolitan areas to earn a Massage Therapist Salary are Ann Arbor MI $184,300, Portsmouth NH-ME $71,220, New York-White Plains-Wayne NY-NJ $59,520, Olympia WA $58,970, Seattle-Bellevue-Everett WA $57,870. Private Practice Vs Employment Given the nature of the work these professionals perform they are ideally suited for private practice. EMPLOYMENT DATA According to the US Department of Labor there are approximately 37,670 Massage Therapists who earn a salary in the United States. Where They Work Of all the Massage Therapists employed in the United States over 15,000 work in personal care services. Approximately 10,000 work in offices of healthcare providers such as chiropractors, physicians and other health care. 4650 work in hotels, airports and other travel related settings. 4400 work in fitness centers, recreational sports centers, ski resorts and other recreational settings. Other Industries That employ Massage Therapists Junior Colleges, Nursing care facilities and other outpatient or ambulatory clinics also employ massage therapists. Benefits Fringe benefits such as vacation, health insurance and retirement plans will vary depending on the work setting and size of the employer. Individuals in private practice will have similar benefits enjoyed by self-employed or sole proprietor businesses. A typical employment benefits package is worth over $20,000 per year. Links to other health care salary occupations: Anesthesiologists Salary, Athletic Trainer Salary, Audiologist Salary, Cardiologist Salary, Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians Salary, Chiropractor Salary, Dental Hygienist Salary, Dentist Salary, Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Salary, Dietetic Technicians Salary, Dietitians and Nutritionists Salary, Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) and Paramedics Salary, Family and General Practitioners Salary, Healthcare Administrator Salary, Internist Salary, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary, Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians Salary, Medical Records Clerk and Health Information Technicians Salary, Neurologist Salary, Neurosurgeon Salary, Nuclear Medicine Technologists Salary, Nurse Anesthetist or nurse anesthesiologist Salary, Obstetrician and Gynecologist Doctor Salary, Occupational Health and Safety Specialists and Technician Salary, Occupational Therapists Salary, Dispensing Opticians Salary, Optometrists Salary, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Salary, Orthodontists Salary, Orthotists and Prosthetists Salary, Pediatrician Salary, Pharmacists Salary, Pharmacy Technicians Salary, Physical Therapists Salary, Physician Assistants Salary, Podiatrists Salary, Prosthodontists Salary, Psychiatric Technicians Salary, Psychiatrist Salary, Pyschologist Salary, Radiation Therapists Salary, Recreational Therapists Salary, Registered Nurse Salary, Respiratory Therapists Salary, Speech-Language Pathologists or Speech Therapist Salary, Surgeons Salary, Surgical Technologists Salary, Veterinarians Salary, Veterinary Technologists and Technicians Salary
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