Massage Therapists Salary in Lawrence, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Lawrence, KS

Median annual salary $47,940 -17.3% vs national
Median hourly $23.05
10th percentile $29,090
90th percentile $64,030
Employed locally 50
National median $57,950

Compare Massage Therapists salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Lawrence, KS stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Massage Therapists
in
Lawrence, KS
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,090
    25th
    $35,290
    50th (median)
    $47,940
    75th
    $48,000
    90th
    $64,030

    Lawrence economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,756 2023 • Census ACS
    Massage Therapists salary vs area income 70% Median Massage Therapists salary is 30% 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
    Fairbanks-College, AK $130,590
    Clarksville, TN-KY $55,240
    Kansas City, MO-KS $52,450
    Jacksonville, FL $50,060
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $48,820
    Topeka, KS $47,390

    Related occupations in Lawrence, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $26,000
    Nursing Assistants $37,500
    Medical Assistants $40,910
    Dental Assistants $44,860
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $36,530
    Phlebotomists $41,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Massage Therapists make per hour in Lawrence?

    The median hourly wage for Massage Therapists in Lawrence, KS is $23.05, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.30 or more per hour.

    Is Lawrence above or below average for Massage Therapists salaries?

    The median Massage Therapists salary in Lawrence, KS is 17.3% 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 Lawrence?

    Entry-level Massage Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $29,090 per year in Lawrence, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,290.