Massage Therapists Salary in Indianapolis, IN

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN

Median annual salary $57,650 -0.5% vs national
Median hourly $27.71
10th percentile $38,160
90th percentile $79,580
Employed locally 530
National median $57,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,160
    25th
    $45,600
    50th (median)
    $57,650
    75th
    $76,710
    90th
    $79,580

    Indianapolis economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,065 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
    Bellingham, WA $87,980
    Washington $82,820
    Eugene-Springfield, OR $81,460
    Upper Peninsula of Michigan nonmetropolitan area $77,750
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $76,010
    Minnesota $75,500

    Related occupations in Indianapolis, IN

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $31,490
    Nursing Assistants $38,170
    Medical Assistants $45,080
    Dental Assistants $48,960
    Phlebotomists $38,970
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $36,140

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Massage Therapists make per hour in Indianapolis?

    The median hourly wage for Massage Therapists in Indianapolis, IN is $27.71, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $41.73 or more per hour.

    Is Indianapolis above or below average for Massage Therapists salaries?

    The median Massage Therapists salary in Indianapolis, IN is 0.5% 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 Indianapolis?

    Entry-level Massage Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $38,160 per year in Indianapolis, IN. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,600.