Massage Therapists Salary in Houston, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Median annual salary $57,730 -0.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.76
10th percentile $29,500
90th percentile $96,130
Employed locally 2,100
National median $57,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,500
    25th
    $48,540
    50th (median)
    $57,730
    75th
    $75,160
    90th
    $96,130

    Houston economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,458 2023 • Census ACS
    Massage Therapists salary vs area income 72% Median Massage Therapists salary is 28% 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
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $55,060
    Killeen-Temple, TX $55,010

    Related occupations in Houston, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $22,820
    Nursing Assistants $36,940
    Medical Assistants $42,930
    Dental Assistants $36,580
    Phlebotomists $44,370
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $44,920

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Massage Therapists make per hour in Houston?

    The median hourly wage for Massage Therapists in Houston, TX is $27.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $53.39 or more per hour.

    Is Houston above or below average for Massage Therapists salaries?

    The median Massage Therapists salary in Houston, TX is 0.4% 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 Houston?

    Entry-level Massage Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $29,500 per year in Houston, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $48,540.