Massage Therapists Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $61,530 +6.2% vs national
Median hourly $29.58
10th percentile $48,150
90th percentile $113,310
Employed locally 620
National median $57,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,150
    25th
    $58,910
    50th (median)
    $61,530
    75th
    $95,040
    90th
    $113,310

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Massage Therapists salary vs area income 65% Median Massage Therapists salary is 35% 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
    Duluth, MN-WI $78,780
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $77,660
    Portland-South Portland, ME $76,060
    Southwest Missouri nonmetropolitan area $70,030
    Southern Michigan nonmetropolitan area $64,930
    Southeast Oklahoma nonmetropolitan area $64,250

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$37,030
    Nursing Assistants$39,360
    Medical Assistants$44,370
    Dental Assistants$38,370
    Phlebotomists$39,140
    Medical Equipment Preparers$45,900

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Massage Therapists make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Massage Therapists in Salt Lake City, UT is $29.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.62 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Massage Therapists salaries?

    The median Massage Therapists salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 6.2% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Massage Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $48,150 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $58,910.