Massage Therapists Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $56,790 -2% vs national
Median hourly $27.31
10th percentile $18,770
90th percentile $84,520
Employed locally 1,430
National median $57,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,770
    25th
    $43,680
    50th (median)
    $56,790
    75th
    $81,550
    90th
    $84,520

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Massage Therapists salary vs area income 66% Median Massage Therapists salary is 34% 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
    Sheboygan, WI $83,200
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $77,750
    Athens-Clarke County, GA $65,150
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $64,930
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $62,810
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $61,960

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $28,720
    Nursing Assistants $38,250
    Medical Assistants $45,040
    Dental Assistants $46,060
    Phlebotomists $46,770
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $35,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Massage Therapists make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Massage Therapists in Atlanta, GA is $27.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $39.58 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Massage Therapists salaries?

    The median Massage Therapists salary in Atlanta, GA is 2% 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Massage Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $18,770 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,680.