Massage Therapists Salary in McAllen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX

Median annual salary $39,450 -31.9% vs national
Median hourly $18.97
10th percentile $22,460
90th percentile $62,570
Employed locally 100
National median $57,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $22,460
    25th
    $27,500
    50th (median)
    $39,450
    75th
    $51,040
    90th
    $62,570

    McAllen economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $52,281 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
    Waco, TX $72,560
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $58,780
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $58,490
    Abilene, TX $58,090
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $57,730
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $55,060

    Related occupations in McAllen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$23,200
    Medical Assistants$31,870
    Nursing Assistants$30,090
    Dental Assistants$30,430
    Phlebotomists$33,980
    Physical Therapist Assistants$71,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Massage Therapists make per hour in McAllen?

    The median hourly wage for Massage Therapists in McAllen, TX is $18.97, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.55 or more per hour.

    Is McAllen above or below average for Massage Therapists salaries?

    The median Massage Therapists salary in McAllen, TX is 31.9% 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 McAllen?

    Entry-level Massage Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $22,460 per year in McAllen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $27,500.