Massage Therapists Salary in Bismarck, ND

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bismarck, ND

Median annual salary $57,340 -1.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.57
10th percentile $33,140
90th percentile $89,140
Employed locally 30
National median $57,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,140
    25th
    $33,140
    50th (median)
    $57,340
    75th
    $88,240
    90th
    $89,140

    Bismarck economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,982 2023 • Census ACS
    Massage Therapists salary vs area income 68% Median Massage Therapists salary is 32% 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
    Bend, OR $93,160
    Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC $81,630
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $81,580
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $78,900
    Portland-South Portland, ME $76,060
    Fargo, ND-MN $75,710

    Related occupations in Bismarck, ND

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $38,520
    Nursing Assistants $44,890
    Dental Assistants $59,480
    Medical Assistants $45,750
    Medical Equipment Preparers $37,880
    Phlebotomists $46,560

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Massage Therapists make per hour in Bismarck?

    The median hourly wage for Massage Therapists in Bismarck, ND is $27.57, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.86 or more per hour.

    Is Bismarck above or below average for Massage Therapists salaries?

    The median Massage Therapists salary in Bismarck, ND is 1.1% 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 Bismarck?

    Entry-level Massage Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $33,140 per year in Bismarck, ND. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $33,140.