Massage Therapists Salary in El Paso, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • El Paso, TX

Median annual salary $44,100 -23.9% vs national
Median hourly $21.20
10th percentile $26,980
90th percentile $61,720
Employed locally 170
National median $57,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,980
    25th
    $35,090
    50th (median)
    $44,100
    75th
    $50,690
    90th
    $61,720

    El Paso economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,800 2023 • Census ACS
    Massage Therapists salary vs area income 75% Median Massage Therapists salary is 25% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $58,780
    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

    Related occupations in El Paso, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$22,310
    Medical Assistants$36,440
    Nursing Assistants$33,880
    Dental Assistants$37,320
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$41,740
    Phlebotomists$36,820

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Massage Therapists make per hour in El Paso?

    The median hourly wage for Massage Therapists in El Paso, TX is $21.20, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.19 or more per hour.

    Is El Paso above or below average for Massage Therapists salaries?

    The median Massage Therapists salary in El Paso, TX is 23.9% 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 El Paso?

    Entry-level Massage Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $26,980 per year in El Paso, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,090.