Massage Therapists pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for massage therapists is $28.03 an hour ($58,300 a year). About 2,990 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($58,450). Pennsylvania ranks 28th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for massage therapists in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $14.91 | $31,000 |
| 25% of workers | $21.90 | $45,540 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.03 | $58,300 |
| 75% of workers | $37.30 | $77,590 |
| 90% of workers | $53.26 | $110,770 |
Massage Therapists pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| State College | $82,490 | 40 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $59,560 | 1,500 |
| York-Hanover | $59,540 | 80 |
| Pittsburgh | $59,290 | 560 |
| Lancaster | $59,000 | 160 |
| Erie | $58,600 | 80 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $58,380 | 110 |
| Altoona | $50,480 | 40 |
| Reading | $50,430 | 100 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $49,940 | 170 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $48,190 | 190 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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 Pennsylvania
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $96,430 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $63,940 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $78,490 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | $62,580 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | $71,590 |
| Skincare Specialists | $43,620 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $35,520 |
| Recreational Therapists | $58,940 |
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