Massage Therapists Salary in Richmond, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Richmond, VA

Median annual salary $53,030 -8.5% vs national
Median hourly $25.50
10th percentile $35,380
90th percentile $75,450
Employed locally 330
National median $57,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,380
    25th
    $47,050
    50th (median)
    $53,030
    75th
    $62,350
    90th
    $75,450

    Richmond economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,405 2023 • Census ACS
    Massage Therapists salary vs area income 63% Median Massage Therapists salary is 37% 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
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $81,580
    Corvallis, OR $78,480
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $77,340
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $73,540
    Central Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area $63,240
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $62,500

    Related occupations in Richmond, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $28,200
    Nursing Assistants $38,890
    Medical Assistants $39,550
    Dental Assistants $46,740
    Phlebotomists $46,470
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $36,500

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Massage Therapists make per hour in Richmond?

    The median hourly wage for Massage Therapists in Richmond, VA is $25.50, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $47.56 or more per hour.

    Is Richmond above or below average for Massage Therapists salaries?

    The median Massage Therapists salary in Richmond, VA is 8.5% 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 Richmond?

    Entry-level Massage Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $35,380 per year in Richmond, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $47,050.