Massage Therapists Salary in Charleston, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Median annual salary $64,380 +11.1% vs national
Median hourly $30.95
10th percentile $18,800
90th percentile $101,070
Employed locally 370
National median $57,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $18,800
    25th
    $51,870
    50th (median)
    $64,380
    75th
    $82,670
    90th
    $101,070

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 2023 • Census ACS
    Massage Therapists salary vs area income 78% Median Massage Therapists salary is 22% 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
    Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC $81,630
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $77,340
    Western Wisconsin nonmetropolitan area $69,690
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $63,490
    Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC $61,960
    Spartanburg, SC $60,100

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $30,900
    Nursing Assistants $38,720
    Medical Assistants $40,830
    Dental Assistants $46,850
    Orderlies $38,950
    Phlebotomists $39,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Massage Therapists make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Massage Therapists in Charleston, SC is $30.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.79 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston above or below average for Massage Therapists salaries?

    The median Massage Therapists salary in Charleston, SC is 11.1% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Massage Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $18,800 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $51,870.