Massage Therapists Salary in Salinas, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salinas, CA

Median annual salary $59,630 +2.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.67
10th percentile $33,660
90th percentile $146,240
Employed locally 220
National median $57,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,660
    25th
    $34,580
    50th (median)
    $59,630
    75th
    $115,190
    90th
    $146,240

    Salinas economic context

    Unemployment rate 7.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $94,486 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
    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 Salinas, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,580
    Medical Assistants $47,530
    Nursing Assistants $47,500
    Dental Assistants $51,940
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $48,310
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $45,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Massage Therapists make per hour in Salinas?

    The median hourly wage for Massage Therapists in Salinas, CA is $28.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $72.45 or more per hour.

    Is Salinas above or below average for Massage Therapists salaries?

    The median Massage Therapists salary in Salinas, CA is 2.9% 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 Salinas?

    Entry-level Massage Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $33,660 per year in Salinas, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,580.