Massage Therapists Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$57,950
↑ 61.7% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Massage Therapists — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Massage Therapists — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 61.7% since 2011 ($35,830 → $57,950)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $57,950
🦠COVID impact: Salary remained relatively stable (+1.9%) through the 2020 pandemic year.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +10%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $57,950 | +4.8% |
| 2023 | $55,310 | +10.9% |
| 2022 | $49,860 | +6.3% |
| 2021 | $46,910 | +7.5% |
| 2020 | $43,620 | +1.9% |
| 2019 | $42,820 | +3.4% |
| 2018 | $41,420 | +3.6% |
| 2017 | $39,990 | +0.3% |
| 2016 | $39,860 | +4.8% |
| 2015 | $38,040 | +2.3% |
| 2014 | $37,180 | +3.5% |
| 2013 | $35,920 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | $35,970 | +0.4% |
| 2011 | $35,830 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.