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SOC 31-9011·Healthcare SupportGood pay · growing
Massage Therapists
Median wage
$60,398
10-yr outlook
+17.9%by 2032
Openings / year
1,102
Workers in NY
4,700
How pay grows with experience
Massage Therapists — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $39,253 |
| Median (typical) | $60,398 |
| Experienced | $83,785 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Massage Therapists — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Western New York | $64,545 |
| Finger Lakes | $64,356 |
| Hudson Valley | $64,222 |
| Long Island | $62,450 |
| New York City | $58,870 |
| Capital Region | $55,005 |
| Mohawk Valley | $52,266 |
| Southern Tier | $47,645 |
| North Country | $45,050 |
| Central New York | $42,655 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
A realistic next step
Higher-paying roles in the same field
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Lower-paying roles in the same field
Jobs in the same field (Healthcare Support) that pay less than this one — often earlier-career roles or a way in.
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