Massage Therapists Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $47,660 -17.8% vs national
Median hourly $22.91
10th percentile $35,390
90th percentile $89,120
Employed locally 180
National median $57,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,390
    25th
    $43,280
    50th (median)
    $47,660
    75th
    $83,040
    90th
    $89,120

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Massage Therapists salary vs area income 70% Median Massage Therapists salary is 30% 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
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $135,630
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $96,950
    Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area $83,200
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $77,750
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $77,660
    Coast Oregon nonmetropolitan area $75,460

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$28,230
    Medical Assistants$41,420
    Nursing Assistants$37,170
    Dental Assistants$40,010
    Phlebotomists$38,480
    Physical Therapist Assistants$58,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Massage Therapists make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Massage Therapists in Albuquerque, NM is $22.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $44.10 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Massage Therapists salaries?

    The median Massage Therapists salary in Albuquerque, NM is 17.8% below 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 Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Massage Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $35,390 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,280.