Massage Therapists Salary in San Diego, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA

Median annual salary $41,600 -28.2% vs national
Median hourly $20.00
10th percentile $33,780
90th percentile $90,220
Employed locally 1,640
National median $57,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,780
    25th
    $34,570
    50th (median)
    $41,600
    75th
    $75,860
    90th
    $90,220

    San Diego economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,285 2023 • Census ACS
    Massage Therapists salary vs area income 41% Median Massage Therapists salary is 59% 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 San Diego, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $35,050
    Nursing Assistants $46,600
    Medical Assistants $47,780
    Dental Assistants $46,420
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $44,830
    Phlebotomists $53,570

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Massage Therapists make per hour in San Diego?

    The median hourly wage for Massage Therapists in San Diego, CA is $20.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $43.90 or more per hour.

    Is San Diego above or below average for Massage Therapists salaries?

    The median Massage Therapists salary in San Diego, CA is 28.2% 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 San Diego?

    Entry-level Massage Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $33,780 per year in San Diego, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,570.