Summary
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Quick Facts: Massage Therapists | |
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$46,910 per year
$22.55 per hour |
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Postsecondary nondegree award | |
None | |
None | |
144,600 | |
32% (Much faster than average) | |
46,500 |
What Massage Therapists Do
Massage therapists treat clients by using touch to manipulate the muscles and other soft tissues of the body.
Work Environment
Massage therapists work in an array of settings, such as spas, franchised clinics, physicians’ offices, hotels, and fitness centers. Some massage therapists also travel to clients’ homes or offices to give a massage.
How to Become a Massage Therapist
Massage therapists typically complete a postsecondary education program of 500 or more hours of study and experience, although standards and requirements vary by state or other jurisdictions. Most states regulate massage therapy and require massage therapists to have a license or certification.
Pay
The median annual wage for massage therapists was $46,910 in May 2021.
Job Outlook
Employment of massage therapists is projected to grow 32 percent from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations.
About 23,300 openings for massage therapists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. 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.
State & Area Data
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More Information, Including Links to O*NET
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