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

Massage Therapist Salary in Kansas

Median Annual in Kansas
$49,990/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$24.03/hr
▼ 14% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Kansas

groups Employed in KS
780
public U.S. Median
$58,450
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$55,503 #37 of 50

Massage Therapist pay in Kansas, explained

Massage therapists in Kansas earn a median of $49,990 per year ($24.03 per hour), which is 14% below the national median of $58,450. Entry-level workers earn around $31,490, while the most experienced massage therapists reach about $81,760. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Kansas.

Is $49,990 good pay in Kansas?

Adjusted for Kansas's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $49,990 is worth about $55,503 in national buying power — ranking Kansas #37 for real pay (vs #41 on the sticker number).

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Massage Therapist pay by experience in Kansas

Entry level (10th pct)
$31,490
$15.14/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$49,990
$24.03/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$81,760
$39.31/hr

Massage Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs KS
Kansas (here) $49,990 $55,503
Missouri $62,050 $68,324 −$12,060
Colorado $61,060 $59,252 −$11,070
Nebraska $53,950 $59,876 −$3,960
Oklahoma $36,630 $41,699 +$13,360

Massage Therapist in Kansas: FAQ

How much do massage therapists make in Kansas?

Massage therapists in Kansas earn a median of $49,990 per year ($24.03 per hour), compared with $58,450 nationally.

Does Kansas pay massage therapists well?

At $49,990, Kansas pays 14% below the national median for massage therapists. An estimated 780 work in the state.

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