Massage Therapists Salary in Bellingham, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bellingham, WA

Median annual salary $87,980 +51.8% vs national
Median hourly $42.30
10th percentile $36,030
90th percentile $101,330
Employed locally 150
National median $57,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $36,030
    25th
    $71,910
    50th (median)
    $87,980
    75th
    $94,860
    90th
    $101,330

    Bellingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,989 2023 • Census ACS
    Massage Therapists salary vs area income 109% Median Massage Therapists salary is 9% 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
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $96,950
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $96,820
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $88,390
    Washington $82,820
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $81,580
    Yakima, WA $80,930

    Related occupations in Bellingham, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $45,030
    Nursing Assistants $47,860
    Medical Assistants $48,430
    Dental Assistants $53,580
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $38,650
    Physical Therapist Assistants $59,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Massage Therapists make per hour in Bellingham?

    The median hourly wage for Massage Therapists in Bellingham, WA is $42.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $55.59 or more per hour.

    Is Bellingham above or below average for Massage Therapists salaries?

    The median Massage Therapists salary in Bellingham, WA is 51.8% 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 Bellingham?

    Entry-level Massage Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $36,030 per year in Bellingham, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,910.