Massage Therapists Salary in Wichita, KS

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

Median annual salary $46,560 -19.7% vs national
Median hourly $22.38
10th percentile $26,060
90th percentile $73,820
Employed locally 200
National median $57,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $26,060
    25th
    $36,280
    50th (median)
    $46,560
    75th
    $55,120
    90th
    $73,820

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Massage Therapists salary vs area income 68% Median Massage Therapists salary is 32% 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 Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$28,900
    Nursing Assistants$36,360
    Medical Assistants$37,080
    Dental Assistants$40,140
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$28,110
    Phlebotomists$37,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Massage Therapists make per hour in Wichita?

    The median hourly wage for Massage Therapists in Wichita, KS is $22.38, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $35.49 or more per hour.

    Is Wichita above or below average for Massage Therapists salaries?

    The median Massage Therapists salary in Wichita, KS is 19.7% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Massage Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $26,060 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,280.