Massage Therapists Salary in New York
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • New York
Massage Therapists in New York earn a median salary of $56,919 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, -1.8% vs the national median of $57,950. An estimated 6,360 massage therapists are employed across New York, with salaries ranging from $40,830 to $80,340 depending on location.
$56,919
Avg median salary in New York
$80,340
Highest paying metro
$40,830
Lowest paying metro
6,360
Employed in New York
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Massage Therapists salaries by city in New York
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ithaca, NY | $80,340 | $62,400 | $80,340 | 40 |
| Kingston, NY | $72,060 | $46,920 | $113,220 | 90 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $62,950 | $44,090 | $92,580 | 140 |
| Buffalo, NY | $62,810 | $47,400 | $82,140 | 290 |
| Rochester, NY | $62,580 | $44,620 | $81,120 | 220 |
| New York, NY-NJ | $57,660 | $46,700 | $75,300 | 5,170 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $53,480 | $41,600 | $91,310 | 30 |
| Albany, NY | $49,360 | $42,380 | $62,130 | 190 |
| Capital/Northern New York | $42,150 | $33,880 | $47,040 | 40 |
| Syracuse, NY | $41,890 | $33,140 | $72,310 | 100 |
| Central East New York | $40,830 | $37,270 | $95,270 | 50 |