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Massage Therapist Salary

Nationally, the median wage for massage therapists is $2,385 per month ($13.75 per hour). Half of all massage therapists earn between $1,530 and $3,895 per month ($8.83 and $22.48 per hour). Most massage therapists are self-employed or work part time.

A massage therapist salary vary with the location, employer, and clientele. Massage Therapist who choose to work for themselves earn on average between $60 to $85 per massage. About 70 percent of massage therapists are self-employed.

However, from their earnings, massage therapists pay for office equipment, supplies, rent, and utilities. They also must pay for liability insurance, taxes, advertising, and continued training.

Some work as contract employees for massage schools, health practitioners, or fitness clubs and earn 40 to 70 percent of the fee to the customer. Massage Therapists who work for someone, earn between $20 to $45 per hour.

Massage Therapists that work in exclusive country clubs or health spas, earn an additional $10 to $20 per hour on tips given by appreciative clients.

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