Massage Therapists Salary in Sacramento, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA

Median annual salary $48,230 -16.8% vs national
Median hourly $23.19
10th percentile $33,780
90th percentile $90,210
Employed locally 870
National median $57,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,780
    25th
    $35,290
    50th (median)
    $48,230
    75th
    $76,490
    90th
    $90,210

    Sacramento economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,986 2023 • Census ACS
    Massage Therapists salary vs area income 51% Median Massage Therapists salary is 49% 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
    Chico, CA $84,840
    Ithaca, NY $80,340
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $80,130
    South Carolina $62,830
    Northwestern South Carolina nonmetropolitan area $61,690
    North Carolina $61,670

    Related occupations in Sacramento, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,280
    Medical Assistants $62,570
    Nursing Assistants $46,260
    Dental Assistants $59,270
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $46,620
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $48,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Massage Therapists make per hour in Sacramento?

    The median hourly wage for Massage Therapists in Sacramento, CA is $23.19, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.04 or more per hour.

    Is Sacramento above or below average for Massage Therapists salaries?

    The median Massage Therapists salary in Sacramento, CA is 16.8% 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 Sacramento?

    Entry-level Massage Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $33,780 per year in Sacramento, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $35,290.