Massage Therapists Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $56,450 -2.6% vs national
Median hourly $27.14
10th percentile $38,710
90th percentile $90,600
Employed locally 2,310
National median $57,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,710
    25th
    $49,810
    50th (median)
    $56,450
    75th
    $81,530
    90th
    $90,600

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Massage Therapists salary vs area income 67% Median Massage Therapists salary is 33% 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
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $77,340
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $60,270
    Tucson, AZ $58,330

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$36,480
    Medical Assistants$46,090
    Nursing Assistants$42,690
    Dental Assistants$49,530
    Phlebotomists$42,830
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$46,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Massage Therapists make per hour in Phoenix?

    The median hourly wage for Massage Therapists in Phoenix, AZ is $27.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.91 or more per hour.

    Is Phoenix above or below average for Massage Therapists salaries?

    The median Massage Therapists salary in Phoenix, AZ is 2.6% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Massage Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $38,710 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $49,810.