Massage Therapist salary in Florida
What massage therapists earn in Florida and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$49,680$23.88 per hour
vs U.S.−15%U.S. median $58,450
Middle half earn$43,420 – $59,700Top 10%: $79,220+
Jobs9,2801.47× the U.S. concentration
Massage Therapist pay in Florida cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL | $48,370 | $23.25 | 2,740 |
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $51,470 | $24.75 | 1,530 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $48,480 | $23.31 | 1,250 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $50,600 | $24.33 | 650 |
| Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL | $50,190 | $24.13 | 390 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $49,830 | $23.96 | 380 |
| Naples-Marco Island, FL | $55,160 | $26.52 | 320 |
| Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL | $39,780 | $19.13 | 250 |
| Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL | $48,850 | $23.49 | 230 |
| Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL | $49,360 | $23.73 | 140 |
| Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL | $48,960 | $23.54 | 140 |
| Gainesville, FL | $50,270 | $24.17 | 130 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $49,760 | $23.92 | 120 |
| South Florida nonmetropolitan area | $48,200 | $23.17 | 120 |
| Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL | $50,300 | $24.18 | 100 |
| Ocala, FL | $47,550 | $22.86 | 80 |
| Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL | $50,980 | $24.51 | 80 |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $56,800 | $27.31 | 60 |
| Wildwood-The Villages, FL | $51,770 | $24.89 | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in Florida
Massage Therapist pay in similar states
South Dakota · $52,000 Georgia · $50,820 New Jersey · $50,150 Tennessee · $50,070 Kansas · $49,990 Alabama · $48,930
Other healthcare salaries in Florida
Registered Nurses · $84,190 Nursing Assistants · $37,510 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $33,800 Medical Assistants · $43,680 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $61,770 Pharmacy Technicians · $43,590 Dental Assistants · $47,620 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,510 Physicians, All Other · $262,180 Nurse Practitioners · $129,510 Pharmacists · $135,970 Medical Records Specialists · $45,760
Questions
How much does a massage therapist make in Florida?
Massage Therapists in Florida earned a median of $49,680 a year ($23.88 an hour) in May 2025, 15% less than the national median of $58,450. The middle half earned $43,420 to $59,700.
Where in Florida do massage therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Florida, pay was highest in Punta Gorda, FL at $56,800.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, all industries. Pay doesn't reflect cost of living, overtime or shift differentials.