verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Massage Therapist Salary in Arizona

Median Annual in Arizona
$62,400/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$30.00/hr
▲ 7% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Arizona

groups Employed in AZ
2,530
public U.S. Median
$58,450
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$61,980 #18 of 50

Massage Therapist pay in Arizona, explained

Massage therapists in Arizona earn a median of $62,400 per year ($30.00 per hour), which is 7% above the national median of $58,450. Entry-level workers earn around $37,800, while the most experienced massage therapists reach about $90,780. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Arizona.

Is $62,400 good pay in Arizona?

Adjusted for Arizona's cost of living (which runs 101% of the U.S. average), that $62,400 is worth about $61,980 in national buying power — ranking Arizona #18 for real pay (vs #14 on the sticker number).

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Massage Therapist pay by experience in Arizona

Entry level (10th pct)
$37,800
$18.17/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$62,400
$30.00/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$90,780
$43.64/hr

Massage Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AZ
Arizona (here) $62,400 $61,980
Utah $62,130 $62,844 +$270
Nevada $53,540 $53,551 +$8,860
California $45,970 $41,519 +$16,430
New Mexico $37,840 $41,036 +$24,560

Massage Therapist in Arizona: FAQ

How much do massage therapists make in Arizona?

Massage therapists in Arizona earn a median of $62,400 per year ($30.00 per hour), compared with $58,450 nationally.

Does Arizona pay massage therapists well?

At $62,400, Arizona pays 7% above the national median for massage therapists. An estimated 2,530 work in the state.

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