Massage Therapists Salary in Santa Rosa, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA

Median annual salary $48,680 -16% vs national
Median hourly $23.40
10th percentile $35,720
90th percentile $95,020
Employed locally 290
National median $57,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $35,720
    25th
    $36,910
    50th (median)
    $48,680
    75th
    $81,400
    90th
    $95,020

    Santa Rosa economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $102,840 2023 • Census ACS
    Massage Therapists salary vs area income 47% Median Massage Therapists salary is 53% 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 Rosa, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $34,900
    Medical Assistants $62,900
    Nursing Assistants $47,390
    Dental Assistants $62,620
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers $46,280
    Medical Equipment Preparers $61,410

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Massage Therapists in Santa Rosa, CA is $23.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $48.10 or more per hour.

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

    The median Massage Therapists salary in Santa Rosa, CA is 16% 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 Rosa?

    Entry-level Massage Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $35,720 per year in Santa Rosa, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,910.