Massage Therapists Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $87,880 +51.6% vs national
Median hourly $42.25
10th percentile $60,570
90th percentile $116,330
Employed locally 140
National median $57,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $60,570
    25th
    $74,800
    50th (median)
    $87,880
    75th
    $94,940
    90th
    $116,330

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Massage Therapists salary vs area income 116% Median Massage Therapists salary is 16% above 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
    Bend, OR $93,160
    Albany, OR $92,310
    Medford, OR $83,510
    Central Oregon nonmetropolitan area $83,200
    Oregon $82,860

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$40,520
    Nursing Assistants$48,280
    Medical Assistants$48,720
    Psychiatric Aides$46,040
    Dental Assistants$56,470
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$49,080

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Massage Therapists make per hour in Salem?

    The median hourly wage for Massage Therapists in Salem, OR is $42.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $56.48 or more per hour.

    Is Salem above or below average for Massage Therapists salaries?

    The median Massage Therapists salary in Salem, OR is 51.6% above 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 Salem?

    Entry-level Massage Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $60,570 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,800.