Massage Therapists pay in Florida
In Florida, the median pay for massage therapists is $23.88 an hour ($49,680 a year). About 9,280 people work in this job there.
That is 15% lower than the U.S. median ($58,450). Florida ranks 42nd of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for massage therapists in Florida
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.57 | $30,310 |
| 25% of workers | $20.88 | $43,420 |
| Half of workers (median) | $23.88 | $49,680 |
| 75% of workers | $28.70 | $59,700 |
| 90% of workers | $38.09 | $79,220 |
Massage Therapists pay in Florida metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Punta Gorda | $56,800 | 60 |
| Naples-Marco Island | $55,160 | 320 |
| Wildwood-The Villages | $51,770 | 50 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater | $51,470 | 1,530 |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor | $50,980 | 80 |
| Jacksonville | $50,600 | 650 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven | $50,300 | 100 |
| Gainesville | $50,270 | 130 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers | $50,190 | 390 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota | $49,830 | 380 |
| Port St. Lucie | $49,760 | 120 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin | $49,360 | 140 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent | $48,960 | 140 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville | $48,850 | 230 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford | $48,480 | 1,250 |
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | $48,370 | 2,740 |
| Ocala | $47,550 | 80 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach | $39,780 | 250 |
Florida unemployment rate: 4.5% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for massage therapists
- Typical education to start: Postsecondary nondegree award (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 3 to 6 months (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +15.3% over ten years, much faster than average · about 20,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Florida
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $84,190 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $61,770 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | $72,530 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $81,160 |
| Skincare Specialists | $43,880 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | $71,630 |
| Radiation Therapists | $100,920 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $35,140 |
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