Massage Therapists Salary in Abilene, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Abilene, TX

Median annual salary $58,090 +0.2% vs national
Median hourly $27.93
10th percentile $32,990
90th percentile $92,150
Employed locally 50
National median $57,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,990
    25th
    $54,080
    50th (median)
    $58,090
    75th
    $78,540
    90th
    $92,150

    Abilene economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,464 2023 • Census ACS
    Massage Therapists salary vs area income 87% Median Massage Therapists salary is 13% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Massage Therapists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $135,630
    Alaska $135,200
    Fairbanks-College, AK $130,590
    Vermont $105,490
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $96,950
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $96,820

    Nearby metros — Massage Therapists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Waco, TX $72,560
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $58,780
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $58,490
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $57,730
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $55,060
    Killeen-Temple, TX $55,010

    Related occupations in Abilene, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $22,680
    Nursing Assistants $35,010
    Medical Assistants $36,870
    Dental Assistants $36,750
    Physical Therapist Aides $46,790
    Phlebotomists $34,760

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Massage Therapists make per hour in Abilene?

    The median hourly wage for Massage Therapists in Abilene, TX is $27.93, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.91 or more per hour.

    Is Abilene above or below average for Massage Therapists salaries?

    The median Massage Therapists salary in Abilene, TX is 0.2% above the national median of $57,950. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Massage Therapists in Abilene?

    Entry-level Massage Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $32,990 per year in Abilene, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $54,080.