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

Massage Therapist Salary in Wisconsin

Median Annual in Wisconsin
$58,070/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$27.92/hr
▼ 1% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Wisconsin

groups Employed in WI
1,520
public U.S. Median
$58,450
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$61,714 #20 of 50

Massage Therapist pay in Wisconsin, explained

Massage therapists in Wisconsin earn a median of $58,070 per year ($27.92 per hour), which is 1% below the national median of $58,450. Entry-level workers earn around $20,280, while the most experienced massage therapists reach about $105,360. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Wisconsin.

Is $58,070 good pay in Wisconsin?

Adjusted for Wisconsin's cost of living (which runs 94% of the U.S. average), that $58,070 is worth about $61,714 in national buying power — ranking Wisconsin #20 for real pay (vs #29 on the sticker number).

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Massage Therapist pay by experience in Wisconsin

Entry level (10th pct)
$20,280
$9.75/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$58,070
$27.92/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$105,360
$50.65/hr

Massage Therapist pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WI
Wisconsin (here) $58,070 $61,714
Michigan $70,960 $73,750 −$12,890
Minnesota $63,070 $63,952 −$5,000
Illinois $60,490 $60,515 −$2,420
Iowa $57,710 $65,757 +$360

Massage Therapist in Wisconsin: FAQ

How much do massage therapists make in Wisconsin?

Massage therapists in Wisconsin earn a median of $58,070 per year ($27.92 per hour), compared with $58,450 nationally.

Does Wisconsin pay massage therapists well?

At $58,070, Wisconsin pays 1% below the national median for massage therapists. An estimated 1,520 work in the state.

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