Massage Therapists Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $62,050 +7.1% vs national
Median hourly $29.83
10th percentile $43,840
90th percentile $88,390
Employed locally 70
National median $57,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $43,840
    25th
    $47,700
    50th (median)
    $62,050
    75th
    $88,390
    90th
    $88,390

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Massage Therapists salary vs area income 80% Median Massage Therapists salary is 20% 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
    Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA $75,650
    Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA $73,300
    Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $63,240
    Ames, IA $63,180
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $62,500
    District of Columbia $62,220

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $35,440
    Nursing Assistants $39,260
    Medical Assistants $45,300
    Dental Assistants $48,090
    Physical Therapist Assistants $57,230
    Pharmacy Aides $32,230

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Massage Therapists make per hour in Cedar Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Massage Therapists in Cedar Rapids, IA is $29.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.74 or more per hour.

    Is Cedar Rapids above or below average for Massage Therapists salaries?

    The median Massage Therapists salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 7.1% 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Massage Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $43,840 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,700.