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

Massage Therapist Salary in Florida

Median Annual in Florida
$49,680/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$23.88/hr
▼ 15% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Florida

groups Employed in FL
9,280
public U.S. Median
$58,450
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$48,040 #43 of 50

Massage Therapist pay in Florida, explained

Massage therapists in Florida earn a median of $49,680 per year ($23.88 per hour), which is 15% below the national median of $58,450. Entry-level workers earn around $30,310, while the most experienced massage therapists reach about $79,220. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Florida.

Is $49,680 good pay in Florida?

Adjusted for Florida's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $49,680 is worth about $48,040 in national buying power — ranking Florida #43 for real pay (vs #42 on the sticker number).

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Massage Therapist pay by experience in Florida

Entry level (10th pct)
$30,310
$14.57/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$49,680
$23.88/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$79,220
$38.09/hr

Massage Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs FL
Florida (here) $49,680 $48,040
Georgia $50,820 $52,776 −$1,140
Alabama $48,930 $55,087 +$750

Massage Therapist in Florida: FAQ

How much do massage therapists make in Florida?

Massage therapists in Florida earn a median of $49,680 per year ($23.88 per hour), compared with $58,450 nationally.

Does Florida pay massage therapists well?

At $49,680, Florida pays 15% below the national median for massage therapists. An estimated 9,280 work in the state.

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