Massage Therapists Salary in Roanoke, VA

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

Median annual salary $51,870 -10.5% vs national
Median hourly $24.94
10th percentile $33,700
90th percentile $108,990
Employed locally 60
National median $57,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,700
    25th
    $40,150
    50th (median)
    $51,870
    75th
    $59,900
    90th
    $108,990

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Massage Therapists salary vs area income 77% Median Massage Therapists salary is 23% 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 Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Nursing Assistants $38,260
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $27,660
    Medical Assistants $37,010
    Dental Assistants $44,410
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $33,260
    Physical Therapist Assistants $68,290

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Massage Therapists make per hour in Roanoke?

    The median hourly wage for Massage Therapists in Roanoke, VA is $24.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.98 or more per hour.

    Is Roanoke above or below average for Massage Therapists salaries?

    The median Massage Therapists salary in Roanoke, VA is 10.5% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Massage Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $33,700 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,150.