Massage Therapists Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $56,720 -2.1% vs national
Median hourly $27.27
10th percentile $38,090
90th percentile $95,070
Employed locally 830
National median $57,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,090
    25th
    $41,050
    50th (median)
    $56,720
    75th
    $77,340
    90th
    $95,070

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Massage Therapists salary vs area income 36% Median Massage Therapists salary is 64% 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 Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$36,920
    Medical Assistants$62,290
    Nursing Assistants$56,220
    Dental Assistants$64,600
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$61,280
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$46,950

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Massage Therapists in San Jose, CA is $27.27, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $46.88 or more per hour.

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

    The median Massage Therapists salary in San Jose, CA is 2.1% 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 Jose?

    Entry-level Massage Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $38,090 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $41,050.