Massage Therapists Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $80,930 +39.7% vs national
Median hourly $38.91
10th percentile $59,020
90th percentile $101,300
Employed locally 80
National median $57,950

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,020
    25th
    $72,630
    50th (median)
    $80,930
    75th
    $94,930
    90th
    $101,300

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Massage Therapists salary vs area income 119% Median Massage Therapists salary is 19% 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
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $96,950
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $96,820
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $88,390
    Bellingham, WA $87,980
    Washington $82,820
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $81,580

    Related occupations in Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$44,280
    Nursing Assistants$46,330
    Medical Assistants$47,890
    Dental Assistants$45,860
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$38,740
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$50,220

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Massage Therapists make per hour in Yakima?

    The median hourly wage for Massage Therapists in Yakima, WA is $38.91, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $50.70 or more per hour.

    Is Yakima above or below average for Massage Therapists salaries?

    The median Massage Therapists salary in Yakima, WA is 39.7% 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Massage Therapists (10th percentile) earn around $59,020 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $72,630.