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Massage Therapist Salary in Kentucky

Median Annual in Kentucky
$59,790/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$28.75/hr
▲ 2% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Kentucky

groups Employed in KY
780
public U.S. Median
$58,450
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$66,316 #12 of 50

Massage Therapist pay in Kentucky, explained

Massage therapists in Kentucky earn a median of $59,790 per year ($28.75 per hour), which is 2% above the national median of $58,450. Entry-level workers earn around $30,210, while the most experienced massage therapists reach about $95,290. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Kentucky.

Is $59,790 good pay in Kentucky?

Adjusted for Kentucky's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $59,790 is worth about $66,316 in national buying power — ranking Kentucky #12 for real pay (vs #25 on the sticker number).

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Massage Therapist pay by experience in Kentucky

Entry level (10th pct)
$30,210
$14.52/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$59,790
$28.75/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$95,290
$45.81/hr

Massage Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs KY
Kentucky (here) $59,790 $66,316 —
Virginia $62,220 $61,541 −$2,430
Missouri $62,050 $68,324 −$2,260
Illinois $60,490 $60,515 −$700
Ohio $55,990 $60,351 +$3,800
Indiana $55,590 $59,563 +$4,200
Tennessee $50,070 $54,501 +$9,720
West Virginia $46,600 $52,069 +$13,190

Massage Therapist in Kentucky: FAQ

How much do massage therapists make in Kentucky?

Massage therapists in Kentucky earn a median of $59,790 per year ($28.75 per hour), compared with $58,450 nationally.

Does Kentucky pay massage therapists well?

At $59,790, Kentucky pays 2% above the national median for massage therapists. An estimated 780 work in the state.

Massage Therapist salary in other states

Alaska · $134,930 Washington · $87,360 Oregon · $86,970 Hawaii · $81,280 New Hampshire · $80,360 Rhode Island · $74,960 North Dakota · $74,140 Maine · $73,290 Michigan · $70,960 District of Columbia · $64,110 Massachusetts · $63,390 Minnesota · $63,070

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