Massage Therapists Salary in Minnesota

Massage Therapistss in Minnesota have a median annual salary of $63,070, which works out to about $30.32 per hour, with a typical 25th–75th percentile range of $56,440 to $81,000, based on the latest BLS OEWS data.

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Massage Therapists pay in Minnesota at a glance

Median annual salary

$63,070

Median hourly wage

$30.32/hr

Average annual salary

$69,720

Average hourly wage

$33.52/hr

25th percentile

$56,440

75th percentile

$81,000

10th percentile

$28,320

90th percentile

$97,870

People employed

1,690

Salary distribution

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

10th percentile
$28,320
25th percentile
$56,440
Median percentile
$63,070
75th percentile
$81,000
90th percentile
$97,870

Minnesota vs U.S. salary

The median salary for massage therapists roles in Minnesota is about 7.9% above the U.S. median of $58,450 for the same occupation.

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How much does a massage therapists make in Minnesota?

Half of massage therapists roles in Minnesota report earning more than $63,070 a year and half report earning less — that is the median. The mean (average) of $69,720 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 $56,440 and a quarter are above $81,000, 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.