Massage Therapists Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $58,780 +1.4% vs national
Median hourly $28.26
10th percentile $30,390
90th percentile $73,450
Employed locally 2,270
National median $57,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,390
    25th
    $46,880
    50th (median)
    $58,780
    75th
    $61,720
    90th
    $73,450

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Massage Therapists salary vs area income 67% Median Massage Therapists salary is 33% 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
    Waco, TX $72,560
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $58,490
    Abilene, TX $58,090
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $57,730
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $55,060
    Killeen-Temple, TX $55,010

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $26,030
    Nursing Assistants $37,260
    Medical Assistants $40,160
    Dental Assistants $46,830
    Phlebotomists $44,610
    Physical Therapist Assistants $74,810

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Massage Therapists make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Massage Therapists in Dallas, TX is $28.26, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $49.41 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas above or below average for Massage Therapists salaries?

    The median Massage Therapists salary in Dallas, TX is 1.4% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Massage Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $30,390 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $46,880.