Massage Therapists Salary in Des Moines, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA

Median annual salary $73,300 +26.5% vs national
Median hourly $35.24
10th percentile $44,730
90th percentile $91,350
Employed locally 290
National median $57,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $44,730
    25th
    $49,340
    50th (median)
    $73,300
    75th
    $75,130
    90th
    $91,350

    Des Moines economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,209 2023 • Census ACS
    Massage Therapists salary vs area income 87% Median Massage Therapists salary is 13% 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
    Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $63,240
    Ames, IA $63,180
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $62,500
    District of Columbia $62,220
    Cedar Rapids, IA $62,050

    Related occupations in Des Moines, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $35,480
    Nursing Assistants $39,790
    Medical Assistants $45,700
    Dental Assistants $48,680
    Phlebotomists $39,200
    Pharmacy Aides $33,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Massage Therapists make per hour in Des Moines?

    The median hourly wage for Massage Therapists in Des Moines, IA is $35.24, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.18 or more per hour.

    Is Des Moines above or below average for Massage Therapists salaries?

    The median Massage Therapists salary in Des Moines, IA is 26.5% 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 Des Moines?

    Entry-level Massage Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $44,730 per year in Des Moines, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,340.