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

Massage Therapist Salary in Washington

Median Annual in Washington
$87,360/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$42.00/hr
▲ 49% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Washington

groups Employed in WA
3,740
public U.S. Median
$58,450
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$81,635 #4 of 50

Massage Therapist pay in Washington, explained

Massage therapists in Washington earn a median of $87,360 per year ($42.00 per hour), which is 49% above the national median of $58,450. Entry-level workers earn around $61,850, while the most experienced massage therapists reach about $115,800. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Washington.

Is $87,360 good pay in Washington?

Adjusted for Washington's cost of living (which runs 107% of the U.S. average), that $87,360 is worth about $81,635 in national buying power — ranking Washington #4 for real pay (vs #2 on the sticker number).

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Massage Therapist pay by experience in Washington

Entry level (10th pct)
$61,850
$29.74/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$87,360
$42.00/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$115,800
$55.67/hr

Massage Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WA
Washington (here) $87,360 $81,635
Oregon $86,970 $84,142 +$390
Idaho $60,420 $63,271 +$26,940

Massage Therapist in Washington: FAQ

How much do massage therapists make in Washington?

Massage therapists in Washington earn a median of $87,360 per year ($42.00 per hour), compared with $58,450 nationally.

Does Washington pay massage therapists well?

At $87,360, Washington pays 49% above the national median for massage therapists. An estimated 3,740 work in the state.

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