Massage Therapists Salary in Washington

Massage Therapistss in Washington have a median annual salary of $87,360, which works out to about $42.00 per hour, with a typical 25th–75th percentile range of $75,570 to $97,550, based on the latest BLS OEWS data.

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Massage Therapists pay in Washington at a glance

Median annual salary

$87,360

Median hourly wage

$42.00/hr

Average annual salary

$87,460

Average hourly wage

$42.05/hr

25th percentile

$75,570

75th percentile

$97,550

10th percentile

$61,850

90th percentile

$115,800

People employed

3,740

Salary distribution

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

10th percentile
$61,850
25th percentile
$75,570
Median percentile
$87,360
75th percentile
$97,550
90th percentile
$115,800

Washington vs U.S. salary

The median salary for massage therapists roles in Washington is about 49.5% above the U.S. median of $58,450 for the same occupation.

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How much does a massage therapists make in Washington?

Half of massage therapists roles in Washington report earning more than $87,360 a year and half report earning less — that is the median. The mean (average) of $87,460 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 $75,570 and a quarter are above $97,550, 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.