Massage Therapist salary in Illinois
What massage therapists earn in Illinois and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$60,490$29.08 per hour
vs U.S.+3%U.S. median $58,450
Middle half earn$45,800 – $77,550Top 10%: $82,910+
Jobs4,9501.28× the U.S. concentration
Massage Therapist pay in Illinois cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $61,200 | $29.42 | 3,890 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $59,020 | $28.38 | 1,010 |
| Rockford, IL | $60,880 | $29.27 | 230 |
| Peoria, IL | $56,270 | $27.05 | 120 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $61,170 | $29.41 | 110 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $62,400 | $30.00 | 100 |
| Springfield, IL | $61,280 | $29.46 | 100 |
| West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $50,660 | $24.36 | 70 |
| Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $42,590 | $20.48 | 60 |
| South Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $52,000 | $25.00 | 60 |
| Bloomington, IL | $55,150 | $26.51 | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in Illinois
Massage Therapist pay in similar states
Wyoming · $61,980 Colorado · $61,060 North Carolina · $60,650 Idaho · $60,420 Kentucky · $59,790 Texas · $59,370
Other healthcare salaries in Illinois
Registered Nurses · $95,990 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,060 Nursing Assistants · $45,960 Pharmacy Technicians · $46,650 Physicians, All Other · $132,540 Medical Assistants · $46,090 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $75,000 Dental Assistants · $48,610 Pharmacists · $139,080 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $71,950 Physical Therapists · $105,250 Psychiatric Technicians · $46,200
Questions
How much does a massage therapist make in Illinois?
Massage Therapists in Illinois earned a median of $60,490 a year ($29.08 an hour) in May 2025, 3% more than the national median of $58,450. The middle half earned $45,800 to $77,550.
Where in Illinois do massage therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Illinois, pay was highest in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL at $62,400.
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.