Massage Therapists Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $54,720 -5.6% vs national
Median hourly $26.31
10th percentile $23,980
90th percentile $93,450
Employed locally 530
National median $57,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $23,980
    25th
    $34,910
    50th (median)
    $54,720
    75th
    $80,030
    90th
    $93,450

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Massage Therapists salary vs area income 72% Median Massage Therapists salary is 28% 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
    Sheboygan, WI $83,200
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $78,900
    Duluth, MN-WI $78,780
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $76,010
    Green Bay, WI $71,710
    Wilmington, NC $70,560

    Related occupations in Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $32,930
    Nursing Assistants $44,370
    Medical Assistants $48,430
    Dental Assistants $48,840
    Phlebotomists $46,750
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $45,980

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Massage Therapists make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Massage Therapists in Milwaukee, WI is $26.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $51.01 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for Massage Therapists salaries?

    The median Massage Therapists salary in Milwaukee, WI is 5.6% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Massage Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $23,980 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,910.