Massage Therapists Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $65,150 +12.4% vs national
Median hourly $31.32
10th percentile $47,170
90th percentile $75,570
Employed locally 90
National median $57,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,170
    25th
    $53,500
    50th (median)
    $65,150
    75th
    $73,260
    90th
    $75,570

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Massage Therapists salary vs area income 104% Median Massage Therapists salary is 4% above 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
    Sheboygan, WI $83,200
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $77,750
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $64,930
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $62,810
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $61,960
    Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC $58,180

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$27,510
    Medical Assistants$38,670
    Nursing Assistants$35,380
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$30,460
    Dental Assistants$38,170
    Phlebotomists$37,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Massage Therapists make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for Massage Therapists in Athens, GA is $31.32, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.44 or more per hour.

    Is Athens above or below average for Massage Therapists salaries?

    The median Massage Therapists salary in Athens, GA is 12.4% 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 Athens?

    Entry-level Massage Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $47,170 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $53,500.