Massage Therapists Salary in San Francisco, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

Median annual salary $43,110 -25.6% vs national
Median hourly $20.72
10th percentile $34,420
90th percentile $106,760
Employed locally 1,680
National median $57,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,420
    25th
    $37,660
    50th (median)
    $43,110
    75th
    $73,590
    90th
    $106,760

    San Francisco economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $133,780 2023 • Census ACS
    Massage Therapists salary vs area income 32% Median Massage Therapists salary is 68% 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 Francisco, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $35,870
    Medical Assistants $59,910
    Nursing Assistants $53,990
    Dental Assistants $62,700
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $47,040
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $64,840

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Massage Therapists in San Francisco, CA is $20.72, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.91 or more per hour.

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

    The median Massage Therapists salary in San Francisco, CA is 25.6% 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 Francisco?

    Entry-level Massage Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $34,420 per year in San Francisco, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,660.