Massage Therapists Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • Iowa
Massage Therapists in Iowa earn a median salary of $59,905 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, +3.4% vs the national median of $57,950. An estimated 590 massage therapists are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $51,720 to $73,300 depending on location.
$59,905
Avg median salary in Iowa
$73,300
Highest paying metro
$51,720
Lowest paying metro
590
Employed in Iowa
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Massage Therapists salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines, IA | $73,300 | $49,340 | $75,130 | 290 |
| Ames, IA | $63,180 | $51,550 | $66,440 | 40 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $62,050 | $47,700 | $88,390 | 70 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $61,890 | $49,440 | $63,000 | 30 |
| Southeast Iowa | $60,790 | $41,830 | $77,490 | — |
| Waterloo, IA | $53,530 | $46,790 | $66,710 | 30 |
| Davenport, IA-IL | $52,780 | $43,640 | $70,270 | 90 |
| Dubuque, IA | $51,720 | $48,210 | $69,510 | 40 |