Massage Therapists Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $58,490 +0.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.12
10th percentile $29,410
90th percentile $74,220
Employed locally 1,290
National median $57,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,410
    25th
    $41,640
    50th (median)
    $58,490
    75th
    $62,370
    90th
    $74,220

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Massage Therapists salary vs area income 60% Median Massage Therapists salary is 40% 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
    Abilene, TX $58,090
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $57,730
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $55,060
    Killeen-Temple, TX $55,010

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $27,760
    Nursing Assistants $37,460
    Medical Assistants $45,220
    Dental Assistants $44,760
    Physical Therapist Assistants $80,890
    Phlebotomists $45,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Massage Therapists make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Massage Therapists in Austin, TX is $28.12, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.64 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Massage Therapists salaries?

    The median Massage Therapists salary in Austin, TX is 0.9% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Massage Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $29,410 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,640.