Massage Therapists Salary in Reading, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Reading, PA

Median annual salary $50,430 -13% vs national
Median hourly $24.25
10th percentile $30,830
90th percentile $100,790
Employed locally 100
National median $57,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,830
    25th
    $39,510
    50th (median)
    $50,430
    75th
    $84,100
    90th
    $100,790

    Reading economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Massage Therapists salary vs area income 65% Median Massage Therapists salary is 35% 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
    Grants Pass, OR $94,610
    State College, PA $83,200
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $76,010
    Spartanburg, SC $60,100
    York-Hanover, PA $58,170
    Pittsburgh, PA $58,150

    Related occupations in Reading, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $29,430
    Nursing Assistants $43,930
    Medical Assistants $44,710
    Dental Assistants $44,730
    Phlebotomists $44,360
    Psychiatric Aides $43,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Massage Therapists make per hour in Reading?

    The median hourly wage for Massage Therapists in Reading, PA is $24.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.46 or more per hour.

    Is Reading above or below average for Massage Therapists salaries?

    The median Massage Therapists salary in Reading, PA is 13% 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 Reading?

    Entry-level Massage Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $30,830 per year in Reading, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $39,510.