Massage Therapists Salary in Michigan

Massage Therapistss in Michigan have a median annual salary of $70,960, which works out to about $34.11 per hour, with a typical 25th–75th percentile range of $50,040 to $77,550, based on the latest BLS OEWS data.

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Massage Therapists pay in Michigan at a glance

Median annual salary

$70,960

Median hourly wage

$34.11/hr

Average annual salary

$65,040

Average hourly wage

$31.27/hr

25th percentile

$50,040

75th percentile

$77,550

10th percentile

$32,610

90th percentile

$89,950

People employed

2,410

Salary distribution

Reported wage points from the lowest to the highest paid massage therapists roles in Michigan.

10th percentile
$32,610
25th percentile
$50,040
Median percentile
$70,960
75th percentile
$77,550
90th percentile
$89,950

Michigan vs U.S. salary

The median salary for massage therapists roles in Michigan is about 21.4% above the U.S. median of $58,450 for the same occupation.

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How much does a massage therapists make in Michigan?

Half of massage therapists roles in Michigan report earning more than $70,960 a year and half report earning less — that is the median. The mean (average) of $65,040 is pulled up or down by the highest and lowest earners, which is why the median is usually the better benchmark.

Salary range

A quarter of reported salaries fall below $50,040 and a quarter are above $77,550, so most massage therapists pay sits between those two figures. These percentiles describe how pay is spread across all reported roles — they are not a direct measure of years of experience.

What can affect massage therapists pay?

  • Years of experience and level of responsibility
  • Employer type and size
  • Specialization within the occupation
  • Certifications and licensing
  • Industry
  • Hours worked, shift patterns and overtime
  • The local labor market where the job is based

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Methodology · Data sources

Salary figures are benchmarks and can vary by employer, experience, specialization, hours worked and other factors.