Massage Therapists Salary in San Luis Obispo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA

Median annual salary $49,820 -14% vs national
Median hourly $23.95
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $100,910
Employed locally 150
National median $57,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $34,630
    50th (median)
    $49,820
    75th
    $80,350
    90th
    $100,910

    San Luis Obispo economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,398 2023 • Census ACS
    Massage Therapists salary vs area income 53% Median Massage Therapists salary is 47% 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 Luis Obispo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,330
    Medical Assistants $48,140
    Nursing Assistants $45,360
    Dental Assistants $50,450
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $43,350
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $59,990

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Massage Therapists make per hour in San Luis Obispo?

    The median hourly wage for Massage Therapists in San Luis Obispo, CA is $23.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $52.83 or more per hour.

    Is San Luis Obispo above or below average for Massage Therapists salaries?

    The median Massage Therapists salary in San Luis Obispo, CA is 14% 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 Luis Obispo?

    Entry-level Massage Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,630.