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Average Salary & Job Outlook
U.S. Minimum Wage
$10,712 Annually
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the median salary of massage therapists, including
gratuities earned, was $34,900 in 2010.
Generally, massage therapists earn 15 to 20 percent of their
income as gratuities. For those who work in a hospital or other
clinical setting, however, tipping is not common.
Growth and employment numbers:
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What is Massage Therapy?
Massage therapy is used as a means of treating painful
ailments, reducing stress, rehabilitating sports
injuries, and promoting general health. A trained
massage therapist accomplishes this by manipulating
a client’s soft tissues in order to improve
the body’s circulation, loosen muscles and
remove waste products from the muscles.
Massage therapy training can prepare you to work in an array of settings
both private and public, such as:
- Private offices
- Studios
- Hospitals
- Nursing homes
- Cruise Ships
Some massage therapists travel to clients’ homes
or offices to provide a massage. It is not uncommon
for full-time massage therapist to divide their daily
work hours among several different settings, depending
on their clients’ needs.
Many states regulate massage
therapy and those individuals who complete formal
training programs and pass the national certification
exam are likely to have very good job opportunities.
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