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

Massage Therapist Salary in Texas

Median Annual in Texas
$59,370/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$28.54/hr
▲ 2% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Texas

groups Employed in TX
8,630
public U.S. Median
$58,450
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$61,170 #22 of 50

Massage Therapist pay in Texas, explained

Massage therapists in Texas earn a median of $59,370 per year ($28.54 per hour), which is 2% above the national median of $58,450. Entry-level workers earn around $34,870, while the most experienced massage therapists reach about $109,970. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Texas.

Is $59,370 good pay in Texas?

Adjusted for Texas's cost of living (which runs 97% of the U.S. average), that $59,370 is worth about $61,170 in national buying power — ranking Texas #22 for real pay (vs #26 on the sticker number).

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Massage Therapist pay by experience in Texas

Entry level (10th pct)
$34,870
$16.76/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$59,370
$28.54/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$109,970
$52.87/hr

Massage Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs TX
Texas (here) $59,370 $61,170
Arkansas $39,990 $45,999 +$19,380
New Mexico $37,840 $41,036 +$21,530
Oklahoma $36,630 $41,699 +$22,740
Louisiana $36,480 $41,357 +$22,890

Massage Therapist in Texas: FAQ

How much do massage therapists make in Texas?

Massage therapists in Texas earn a median of $59,370 per year ($28.54 per hour), compared with $58,450 nationally.

Does Texas pay massage therapists well?

At $59,370, Texas pays 2% above the national median for massage therapists. An estimated 8,630 work in the state.

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