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

Massage Therapist Salary in District of Columbia

Median Annual in District of Columbia
$64,110/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$30.82/hr
▲ 10% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in District of Columbia

groups Employed in DC
120
public U.S. Median
$58,450
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$58,334 #34 of 50

Massage Therapist pay in District of Columbia, explained

Massage therapists in District of Columbia earn a median of $64,110 per year ($30.82 per hour), which is 10% above the national median of $58,450. Entry-level workers earn around $44,130, while the most experienced massage therapists reach about $134,110. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within District of Columbia.

Is $64,110 good pay in District of Columbia?

Adjusted for District of Columbia's cost of living (which runs 110% of the U.S. average), that $64,110 is worth about $58,334 in national buying power — ranking District of Columbia #34 for real pay (vs #10 on the sticker number).

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Massage Therapist pay by experience in District of Columbia

Entry level (10th pct)
$44,130
$21.22/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$64,110
$30.82/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$134,110
$64.48/hr

Massage Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs DC
District of Columbia (here) $64,110 $58,334
Maryland $62,270 $59,328 +$1,840
Virginia $62,220 $61,541 +$1,890

Massage Therapist in District of Columbia: FAQ

How much do massage therapists make in District of Columbia?

Massage therapists in District of Columbia earn a median of $64,110 per year ($30.82 per hour), compared with $58,450 nationally.

Does District of Columbia pay massage therapists well?

At $64,110, District of Columbia pays 10% above the national median for massage therapists. An estimated 120 work in the state.

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