Massage Therapists Salary in Illinois
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Illinois
Massage Therapists in Illinois earn a median salary of $54,382 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, -6.2% vs the national median of $57,950. An estimated 4,450 massage therapists are employed across Illinois, with salaries ranging from $43,000 to $61,590 depending on location.
$54,382
Avg median salary in Illinois
$61,590
Highest paying metro
$43,000
Lowest paying metro
4,450
Employed in Illinois
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inMassage Therapists salaries by city in Illinois
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL-IN | $61,590 | $46,450 | $77,470 | 3,700 |
| Rockford, IL | $59,760 | $45,900 | $60,010 | 210 |
| West Central Illinois | $59,270 | $45,700 | $62,410 | 70 |
| Springfield, IL | $57,570 | $39,560 | $59,800 | 70 |
| Champaign, IL | $57,300 | $45,990 | $60,180 | 90 |
| Peoria, IL | $56,420 | $48,510 | $61,150 | 80 |
| Bloomington, IL | $56,310 | $36,530 | $64,090 | 50 |
| South Illinois | $47,290 | $45,970 | $56,660 | 90 |
| Northwest Illinois | $45,310 | $31,410 | $60,640 | 50 |
| East Central Illinois | $43,000 | $29,120 | $60,640 | 40 |