Massage Therapists Salary in Erie, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Erie, PA

Median annual salary $56,140 -3.1% vs national
Median hourly $26.99
10th percentile $22,800
90th percentile $79,200
Employed locally 90
National median $57,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,800
    25th
    $43,290
    50th (median)
    $56,140
    75th
    $70,860
    90th
    $79,200

    Erie economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,476 2023 • Census ACS
    Massage Therapists salary vs area income 91% Median Massage Therapists salary is 9% 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
    Grants Pass, OR $94,610
    State College, PA $83,200
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $76,010
    Spartanburg, SC $60,100
    York-Hanover, PA $58,170
    Pittsburgh, PA $58,150

    Related occupations in Erie, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $27,790
    Nursing Assistants $37,850
    Medical Assistants $38,250
    Dental Assistants $38,720
    Phlebotomists $37,000
    Physical Therapist Assistants $57,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Massage Therapists make per hour in Erie?

    The median hourly wage for Massage Therapists in Erie, PA is $26.99, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.92 or more per hour.

    Is Erie above or below average for Massage Therapists salaries?

    The median Massage Therapists salary in Erie, PA is 3.1% 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 Erie?

    Entry-level Massage Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $22,800 per year in Erie, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $43,290.