Massage Therapists Salary in Tyler, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tyler, TX

Median annual salary $54,140 -6.6% vs national
Median hourly $26.03
10th percentile $28,680
90th percentile $65,600
Employed locally 50
National median $57,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,680
    25th
    $45,960
    50th (median)
    $54,140
    75th
    $65,600
    90th
    $65,600

    Tyler economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,923 2023 • Census ACS
    Massage Therapists salary vs area income 75% Median Massage Therapists salary is 25% 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
    Waco, TX $72,560
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $58,780
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $58,490
    Abilene, TX $58,090
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $57,730
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $55,060

    Related occupations in Tyler, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $24,660
    Nursing Assistants $34,290
    Medical Assistants $37,110
    Dental Assistants $38,310
    Phlebotomists $37,670
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $31,620

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Massage Therapists make per hour in Tyler?

    The median hourly wage for Massage Therapists in Tyler, TX is $26.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $57.43 or more per hour.

    Is Tyler above or below average for Massage Therapists salaries?

    The median Massage Therapists salary in Tyler, TX is 6.6% 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 Tyler?

    Entry-level Massage Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $28,680 per year in Tyler, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,960.