Massage Therapists Salary in Jackson, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, MS

Median annual salary $45,580 -21.3% vs national
Median hourly $21.91
10th percentile $27,940
90th percentile $54,310
Employed locally 70
National median $57,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $27,940
    25th
    $37,960
    50th (median)
    $45,580
    75th
    $51,260
    90th
    $54,310

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $48,350
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $36,920

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $25,260
    Nursing Assistants $31,150
    Psychiatric Aides $30,660
    Medical Assistants $36,390
    Dental Assistants $46,700
    Phlebotomists $37,180

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Massage Therapists make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Massage Therapists in Jackson, MS is $21.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.71 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Massage Therapists salaries?

    The median Massage Therapists salary in Jackson, MS is 21.3% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Massage Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $27,940 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,960.