The salary statistics of massage therapists in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation are shown in Table 1. In Table 2 we compare massage therapists salaries in different industries within the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector.
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $19,590 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $23,570 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $32,110 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $57,340 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $92,150 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for massage therapists in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation. The salaries are shown in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) massage therapists is $92,150. The median annual salary (50th percentile) is $32,110. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent paid massage therapists is $19,590.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of massage therapists in the industry sector of arts, entertainment, and recreation from 2012 to 2018.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 6-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $32,110 | -14.54% | -16.44% |
| 2017 | $36,780 | -5.60% | - |
| 2016 | $38,840 | 16.22% | - |
| 2015 | $32,540 | -5.16% | - |
| 2014 | $34,220 | 3.33% | - |
| 2013 | $33,080 | -13.03% | - |
| 2012 | $37,390 | - | - |
The average salaries of massage therapists in one industries in the arts, entertainment, and recreation sector are shown below. For detailed massage therapists salary information in a particular industry, use the links provided below.
| Industry Name | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
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Data source: The national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) in 2018 and published in April 2019 [1].