Massage Therapists Salary in Bakersfield, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bakersfield-Delano, CA

Median annual salary $49,030 -15.4% vs national
Median hourly $23.57
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $96,670
Employed locally 110
National median $57,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $35,010
    50th (median)
    $49,030
    75th
    $75,820
    90th
    $96,670

    Bakersfield economic context

    Unemployment rate 8.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,660 2023 • Census ACS
    Massage Therapists salary vs area income 72% Median Massage Therapists salary is 28% 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
    Chico, CA $84,840
    Ithaca, NY $80,340
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $80,130
    South Carolina $62,830
    Northwestern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $61,690
    North Carolina $61,670

    Related occupations in Bakersfield, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,430
    Medical Assistants $45,240
    Nursing Assistants $43,570
    Dental Assistants $47,330
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $44,830
    Phlebotomists $46,660

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Massage Therapists make per hour in Bakersfield?

    The median hourly wage for Massage Therapists in Bakersfield, CA is $23.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.53 or more per hour.

    Is Bakersfield above or below average for Massage Therapists salaries?

    The median Massage Therapists salary in Bakersfield, CA is 15.4% 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 Bakersfield?

    Entry-level Massage Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in Bakersfield, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,010.