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Treat clients by using touch to manipulate soft tissues of the body. Perform therapeutic massage of soft tissues and joints, and may assist in assessing range of motion and muscle strength or propose a therapy plan for a client.
Pay
$33,640
Lower reported wage
$58,450
Median
$100,200
Upper reported wage
Annual U.S. salaries. Actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience. The lower and upper figures do not represent starting and senior salaries.
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Massage Therapists (31-9011): BLS OEWS May 2025 annual United States median (50th percentile) $58,450. The lower and upper figures are the published 10th and 90th percentiles. They describe the wage distribution, not starting or senior pay. OEWS excludes self-employed workers; reported tips are included. Wage figures reviewed October 27, 2026. Source: https://data.bls.gov/oesprofile/?areas=INDUSTRY,STATE,MSA&major_group=310000&measure=01&occupation=319011 . Employment and growth retain their existing source periods and were not refreshed in this wage review.
SOC 31-9011BLS EP 2025-35Verified 2026-04-28View on BLS
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