Massage Therapists Salary in Topeka, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Topeka, KS

Median annual salary $47,390 -18.2% vs national
Median hourly $22.78
10th percentile $31,060
90th percentile $64,230
Employed locally 100
National median $57,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $31,060
    25th
    $38,960
    50th (median)
    $47,390
    75th
    $48,210
    90th
    $64,230

    Topeka economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,160 2023 • Census ACS
    Massage Therapists salary vs area income 70% Median Massage Therapists salary is 30% 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
    Fairbanks-College, AK $130,590
    Clarksville, TN-KY $55,240
    Kansas City, MO-KS $52,450
    Jacksonville, FL $50,060
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $48,820
    Lawrence, KS $47,940

    Related occupations in Topeka, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $30,530
    Nursing Assistants $37,020
    Medical Assistants $45,040
    Psychiatric Aides $38,390
    Dental Assistants $46,230
    Phlebotomists $45,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Massage Therapists make per hour in Topeka?

    The median hourly wage for Massage Therapists in Topeka, KS is $22.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $31.82 or more per hour.

    Is Topeka above or below average for Massage Therapists salaries?

    The median Massage Therapists salary in Topeka, KS is 18.2% 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 Topeka?

    Entry-level Massage Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $31,060 per year in Topeka, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,960.