Massage Therapists Salary in Waco, TX

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

Median annual salary $72,560 +25.2% vs national
Median hourly $34.89
10th percentile $29,530
90th percentile $105,490
Employed locally 60
National median $57,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,530
    25th
    $50,890
    50th (median)
    $72,560
    75th
    $105,490
    90th
    $105,490

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Massage Therapists salary vs area income 114% Median Massage Therapists salary is 14% above 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
    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
    Killeen-Temple, TX $55,010

    Related occupations in Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $23,650
    Nursing Assistants $34,640
    Medical Assistants $38,350
    Dental Assistants $36,710
    Physical Therapist Assistants $74,100
    Phlebotomists $36,750

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Massage Therapists make per hour in Waco?

    The median hourly wage for Massage Therapists in Waco, TX is $34.89, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.72 or more per hour.

    Is Waco above or below average for Massage Therapists salaries?

    The median Massage Therapists salary in Waco, TX is 25.2% above 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 Waco?

    Entry-level Massage Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $29,530 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,890.