Massage Therapists Salary in Ithaca, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Ithaca, NY

Median annual salary $80,340 +38.6% vs national
Median hourly $38.63
10th percentile $60,320
90th percentile $90,030
Employed locally 40
National median $57,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,320
    25th
    $62,400
    50th (median)
    $80,340
    75th
    $80,340
    90th
    $90,030

    Ithaca economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,012 2023 • Census ACS
    Massage Therapists salary vs area income 110% Median Massage Therapists salary is 10% above 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
    Albany, OR $92,310
    Kingston, NY $72,060
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $62,950
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $62,810
    Rochester, NY $62,580
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $57,660

    Related occupations in Ithaca, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $36,700
    Nursing Assistants $39,910
    Medical Assistants $48,860
    Dental Assistants $46,730
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $38,480
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $55,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Massage Therapists make per hour in Ithaca?

    The median hourly wage for Massage Therapists in Ithaca, NY is $38.63, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.29 or more per hour.

    Is Ithaca above or below average for Massage Therapists salaries?

    The median Massage Therapists salary in Ithaca, NY is 38.6% above 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 Ithaca?

    Entry-level Massage Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $60,320 per year in Ithaca, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $62,400.