Massage Therapists pay in Texas
In Texas, the median pay for massage therapists is $28.54 an hour ($59,370 a year). About 8,630 people work in this job there.
That is 2% higher than the U.S. median ($58,450). Texas ranks 26th of 50 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for massage therapists in Texas
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.77 | $34,870 |
| 25% of workers | $24.23 | $50,400 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.54 | $59,370 |
| 75% of workers | $35.54 | $73,910 |
| 90% of workers | $52.87 | $109,970 |
Massage Therapists pay in Texas metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Waco | $72,560 | 60 |
| Abilene | $68,730 | 60 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $60,460 | 1,360 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $59,150 | 1,930 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $59,010 | 2,930 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $56,870 | 790 |
| Tyler | $56,300 | 90 |
| Corpus Christi | $56,210 | 80 |
| Longview | $54,480 | 50 |
| Lubbock | $54,200 | 60 |
| Killeen-Temple | $54,120 | 120 |
| College Station-Bryan | $49,320 | 60 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $47,410 | 140 |
| El Paso | $46,820 | 190 |
Texas unemployment rate: 4.4% (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 Texas
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses | $95,970 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $62,240 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $79,540 |
| Physical Therapist Assistants | $78,000 |
| Skincare Specialists | $49,250 |
| Physical Therapist Aides | $31,590 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistants | $81,500 |
| Radiation Therapists | $105,770 |
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