Massage Therapist salary in Georgia
What massage therapists earn in Georgia and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$50,820$24.43 per hour
vs U.S.−13%U.S. median $58,450
Middle half earn$34,690 – $76,260Top 10%: $83,130+
Jobs1,7000.55× the U.S. concentration
Massage Therapist pay in Georgia cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA | $48,610 | $23.37 | 1,220 |
| Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC | $58,800 | $28.27 | 130 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $48,030 | $23.09 | 90 |
| Athens-Clarke County, GA | $73,330 | $35.26 | 60 |
| Savannah, GA | $67,470 | $32.44 | 50 |
| North Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $40,740 | $19.59 | 40 |
| Middle Georgia nonmetropolitan area | $47,880 | $23.02 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Georgia
Massage Therapist pay in similar states
South Dakota · $52,000 New Jersey · $50,150 Tennessee · $50,070 Kansas · $49,990 Florida · $49,680 Alabama · $48,930
Other healthcare salaries in Georgia
Registered Nurses · $93,550 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $29,270 Nursing Assistants · $37,680 Medical Assistants · $41,600 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,030 Pharmacy Technicians · $41,910 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $62,180 Dental Assistants · $46,840 Pharmacists · $137,120 Nurse Practitioners · $129,430 Physicians, All Other · $266,880 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $74,550
Questions
How much does a massage therapist make in Georgia?
Massage Therapists in Georgia earned a median of $50,820 a year ($24.43 an hour) in May 2025, 13% less than the national median of $58,450. The middle half earned $34,690 to $76,260.
Where in Georgia do massage therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Georgia, pay was highest in Athens-Clarke County, GA at $73,330.
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.