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Massage Therapist

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AVG. SALARY

$42,010

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EDUCATION

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Oklahoma Earnings

Average Annual Wage

$42,010

Entry Annual Wage

$26,240

Experienced Annual Wage

$54,080

Average Hourly Wage

$20.20

Entry Hourly Wage

$12.61

Experienced Hourly Wage

$26.00

Median Hourly Wage

$22.76

Oklahoma Regional Earnings

Oklahoma Metropolitan Areas Wages

Region Average Entry Level Experienced
Oklahoma City MSA $40,190 or $19.32/hr $26,240 or $12.61/hr $53,370 or $25.66/hr
Tulsa MSA $46,800 or $22.50/hr $26,580 or $12.78/hr $64,160 or $30.85/hr

Oklahoma's Regional Employment and Outlook

Regions with increasing outlook (over 20% growth rate expected)

Region Employment Projected Growth Rate Annual Openings (growth) Annual Openings (replacement) Annual Openings
Tulsa MSA 160 31% 5 N/A 26


National Earnings

Average Annual Wage

$57,060

Average Hourly Wage

$27.43

Average Annual Range

$29,040 to $90,530

Note: variations in salaries reflect differences in size of firm, location, level of education and professional credentials.

Where do these numbers come from?


National Employment and Outlook

Outlook stable
  The employment change from 2021 to 2031 is estimated to be +20%.
(The National average for all occupations is +5%)
Job Openings very small number
  A total of 2520 average annual openings are expected for this occupation between 2021 and 2031.
(The National Average for all occupations is 1,757 openings)
Employment small occupation
  This was a small occupation in the United States, employing 149,900 workers in 2021.
(The National average for all occupations is 142,207 workers)
Growth Much faster than average growth
  As more people recognize massage therapy as a way to treat pain and to improve overall wellness, demand for massage therapists is expected to increase. Similarly, demand will likely increase as more healthcare providers understand the benefits of massage and include these services in their treatment plans. However, in some healthcare settings demand will be tempered by limited insurance coverage for massage services. 
Non Traditional Occupation This is a non-traditional occupation for men in 2022.
Self-Employment In 2021, 43.3% of the people in this occupation were self-employed.
Industries Large concentrations of this occupation are found in these industries
  • Self-employed workers (43.3%)
  • Other Services (except Public Administration) (NAICS810000) (29%)
  • Personal care services (NAICS812100) (28.9%)
  • Health care and social assistance (NAICS620000) (21.1%)
  • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS621000) (20.4%)
  • Offices of other health practitioners (NAICS621300) (19.1%)
  • Offices of all other health practitioners (NAICS621390) (10.4%)
  • Offices of chiropractors (NAICS621310) (7.3%)

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