Massage Therapists Salary in Ames, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ames, IA

Median annual salary $63,180 +9% vs national
Median hourly $30.38
10th percentile $43,330
90th percentile $99,320
Employed locally 40
National median $57,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,330
    25th
    $51,550
    50th (median)
    $63,180
    75th
    $66,440
    90th
    $99,320

    Ames economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,090 2023 • Census ACS
    Massage Therapists salary vs area income 89% Median Massage Therapists salary is 11% 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
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $75,650
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $73,300
    Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $63,240
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $62,500
    District of Columbia $62,220
    Cedar Rapids, IA $62,050

    Related occupations in Ames, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $39,220
    Nursing Assistants $39,110
    Medical Assistants $44,820
    Dental Assistants $47,530
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $34,580
    Phlebotomists $36,850

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Massage Therapists make per hour in Ames?

    The median hourly wage for Massage Therapists in Ames, IA is $30.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.75 or more per hour.

    Is Ames above or below average for Massage Therapists salaries?

    The median Massage Therapists salary in Ames, IA is 9% 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 Ames?

    Entry-level Massage Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $43,330 per year in Ames, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,550.