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

Massage Therapist Salary in Nebraska

Median Annual in Nebraska
$53,950/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$25.94/hr
▼ 8% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Nebraska

groups Employed in NE
270
public U.S. Median
$58,450
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$59,876 #27 of 50

Massage Therapist pay in Nebraska, explained

Massage therapists in Nebraska earn a median of $53,950 per year ($25.94 per hour), which is 8% below the national median of $58,450. Entry-level workers earn around $47,360, while the most experienced massage therapists reach about $93,390. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Nebraska.

Is $53,950 good pay in Nebraska?

Adjusted for Nebraska's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $53,950 is worth about $59,876 in national buying power — ranking Nebraska #27 for real pay (vs #34 on the sticker number).

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Massage Therapist pay by experience in Nebraska

Entry level (10th pct)
$47,360
$22.77/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$53,950
$25.94/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$93,390
$44.90/hr

Massage Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NE
Nebraska (here) $53,950 $59,876
Missouri $62,050 $68,324 −$8,100
Wyoming $61,980 $66,867 −$8,030
Colorado $61,060 $59,252 −$7,110
Iowa $57,710 $65,757 −$3,760
South Dakota $52,000 $58,700 +$1,950
Kansas $49,990 $55,503 +$3,960

Massage Therapist in Nebraska: FAQ

How much do massage therapists make in Nebraska?

Massage therapists in Nebraska earn a median of $53,950 per year ($25.94 per hour), compared with $58,450 nationally.

Does Nebraska pay massage therapists well?

At $53,950, Nebraska pays 8% below the national median for massage therapists. An estimated 270 work in the state.

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