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

Massage Therapist Salary in Colorado

Median Annual in Colorado
$61,060/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$29.36/hr
▲ 4% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Colorado

groups Employed in CO
3,950
public U.S. Median
$58,450
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$59,252 #31 of 50

Massage Therapist pay in Colorado, explained

Massage therapists in Colorado earn a median of $61,060 per year ($29.36 per hour), which is 4% above the national median of $58,450. Entry-level workers earn around $35,990, while the most experienced massage therapists reach about $101,710. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Colorado.

Is $61,060 good pay in Colorado?

Adjusted for Colorado's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $61,060 is worth about $59,252 in national buying power — ranking Colorado #31 for real pay (vs #21 on the sticker number).

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Massage Therapist pay by experience in Colorado

Entry level (10th pct)
$35,990
$17.30/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$61,060
$29.36/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$101,710
$48.90/hr

Massage Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs CO
Colorado (here) $61,060 $59,252
Utah $62,130 $62,844 −$1,070
Wyoming $61,980 $66,867 −$920
Nebraska $53,950 $59,876 +$7,110
Kansas $49,990 $55,503 +$11,070
New Mexico $37,840 $41,036 +$23,220
Oklahoma $36,630 $41,699 +$24,430

Massage Therapist in Colorado: FAQ

How much do massage therapists make in Colorado?

Massage therapists in Colorado earn a median of $61,060 per year ($29.36 per hour), compared with $58,450 nationally.

Does Colorado pay massage therapists well?

At $61,060, Colorado pays 4% above the national median for massage therapists. An estimated 3,950 work in the state.

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