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Overview for Massage Therapists

SOC Code: 31-9011
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  • Career Cluster

    Human Services

  • Career Pathway

    • Personal Care Services

Occupation Description

Perform therapeutic massages of soft tissues and joints. May assist in the assessment of range of motion and muscle strength, or propose client therapy plans.

Annual Wages

Created with Highcharts 11.4.0$55,950 - Annual Median Wage$25K$50K$75K
  • 10th Percentile $21840
  • 25th Percentile $33830
  • Median $55950
  • 75th Percentile $74680
  • 90th Percentile $88400

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Average Wage
$55,040/year
$26.46/hour
Typical Entry Level Education
Postsecondary non-degree award
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High school diploma or equivalent
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Less than high school
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$40,600/year
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Postsecondary non-degree award
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64%
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$33,530/year
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Typical Entry Level Education
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Current Openings by County

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Number of Jobs

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Average Annual
  • Job Growth 1.94%
  • Job Openings 316

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Common Job Titles

  • Massage Therapist
  • Integrated Deep Tissue Massage Therapist
  • Swedish Masseuse
  • Soft Tissue Specialist
  • Masseuse

Typical Tasks

  • Massage and knead muscles and soft tissues of the body to provide treatment for medical conditions, injuries, or wellness maintenance.
  • Confer with clients about their medical histories and problems with stress or pain to determine how massage will be most helpful.
  • Apply finger and hand pressure to specific points of the body.
  • Maintain treatment records.
  • Assess clients' soft tissue condition, joint quality and function, muscle strength, and range of motion.
  • Treat clients in professional settings or travel to clients' offices and homes.
  • Provide clients with guidance and information about techniques for postural improvement and stretching, strengthening, relaxation, and rehabilitative exercises.
  • Develop and propose client treatment plans that specify which types of massage are to be used.
  • Refer clients to other types of therapists when necessary.
  • Consult with other health care professionals, such as physiotherapists, chiropractors, physicians, and psychologists, to develop treatment plans for clients.