Labor & staffing
US massage therapists (2025)
US massage therapists held about 155,400 jobs in 2025, with employment projected to grow 15% from 2025 to 2035 and a median annual wage of $58,450.
36% of massage therapists are self-employed; 15% growth is much faster than the all-occupations average.
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Massage Therapists: Occupational Outlook Handbook
US Bureau of Labor Statistics/2025/gov
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