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

Massage Therapist Salary in Indiana

Median Annual in Indiana
$55,590/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$26.72/hr
▼ 5% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Indiana

groups Employed in IN
1,480
public U.S. Median
$58,450
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$59,563 #29 of 50

Massage Therapist pay in Indiana, explained

Massage therapists in Indiana earn a median of $55,590 per year ($26.72 per hour), which is 5% below the national median of $58,450. Entry-level workers earn around $38,140, while the most experienced massage therapists reach about $83,140. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Indiana.

Is $55,590 good pay in Indiana?

Adjusted for Indiana's cost of living (which runs 93% of the U.S. average), that $55,590 is worth about $59,563 in national buying power — ranking Indiana #29 for real pay (vs #33 on the sticker number).

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Massage Therapist pay by experience in Indiana

Entry level (10th pct)
$38,140
$18.34/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$55,590
$26.72/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$83,140
$39.97/hr

Massage Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IN
Indiana (here) $55,590 $59,563
Michigan $70,960 $73,750 −$15,370
Illinois $60,490 $60,515 −$4,900
Kentucky $59,790 $66,316 −$4,200
Ohio $55,990 $60,351 −$400

Massage Therapist in Indiana: FAQ

How much do massage therapists make in Indiana?

Massage therapists in Indiana earn a median of $55,590 per year ($26.72 per hour), compared with $58,450 nationally.

Does Indiana pay massage therapists well?

At $55,590, Indiana pays 5% below the national median for massage therapists. An estimated 1,480 work in the state.

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