Massage Therapists Salary in Santa Maria, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA

Median annual salary $39,070 -32.6% vs national
Median hourly $18.79
10th percentile $33,280
90th percentile $100,040
Employed locally 220
National median $57,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $33,280
    25th
    $34,030
    50th (median)
    $39,070
    75th
    $77,210
    90th
    $100,040

    Santa Maria economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,977 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 Santa Maria, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $33,540
    Medical Assistants $49,710
    Nursing Assistants $46,190
    Dental Assistants $49,570
    Phlebotomists $61,350
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $53,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Massage Therapists make per hour in Santa Maria?

    The median hourly wage for Massage Therapists in Santa Maria, CA is $18.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $45.84 or more per hour.

    Is Santa Maria above or below average for Massage Therapists salaries?

    The median Massage Therapists salary in Santa Maria, CA is 32.6% 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 Santa Maria?

    Entry-level Massage Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $33,280 per year in Santa Maria, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,030.