Massage Therapists Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $75,650 +30.5% vs national
Median hourly $36.37
10th percentile $60,600
90th percentile $119,440
Employed locally 170
National median $57,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,600
    25th
    $71,660
    50th (median)
    $75,650
    75th
    $93,630
    90th
    $119,440

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Massage Therapists salary vs area income 80% Median Massage Therapists salary is 20% 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
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $96,950
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $96,820
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $88,390
    Bellingham, WA $87,980
    Washington $82,820
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $81,580

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $44,440
    Nursing Assistants $46,900
    Medical Assistants $50,300
    Dental Assistants $47,880
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $39,760
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $54,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Massage Therapists make per hour in Olympia?

    The median hourly wage for Massage Therapists in Olympia, WA is $36.37, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $54.60 or more per hour.

    Is Olympia above or below average for Massage Therapists salaries?

    The median Massage Therapists salary in Olympia, WA is 30.5% above 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Massage Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $60,600 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $71,660.