Massage Therapist salary in Iowa
What massage therapists earn in Iowa and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$57,710$27.75 per hour
vs U.S.−1%U.S. median $58,450
Middle half earn$47,040 – $76,090Top 10%: $91,570+
Jobs5400.55× the U.S. concentration
Massage Therapist pay in Iowa cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE-IA | $51,950 | $24.98 | 210 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $76,090 | $36.58 | 150 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $62,400 | $30.00 | 100 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $49,350 | $23.73 | 70 |
| Sioux City, IA-NE-SD | $61,890 | $29.76 | 30 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $46,750 | $22.48 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Iowa
Massage Therapist pay in similar states
Texas · $59,370 Delaware · $58,870 Pennsylvania · $58,300 Wisconsin · $58,070 South Carolina · $58,000 Ohio · $55,990
Other healthcare salaries in Iowa
Registered Nurses · $78,630 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,080 Nursing Assistants · $39,350 Medical Assistants · $45,480 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,630 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,860 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $54,260 Nurse Practitioners · $130,160 Pharmacists · $138,860 Dental Assistants · $48,430 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $65,930 Physical Therapists · $97,560
Questions
How much does a massage therapist make in Iowa?
Massage Therapists in Iowa earned a median of $57,710 a year ($27.75 an hour) in May 2025, 1% less than the national median of $58,450. The middle half earned $47,040 to $76,090.
Where in Iowa do massage therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Iowa, pay was highest in Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA at $76,090.
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.