Massage Therapist salary in Kentucky
What massage therapists earn in Kentucky and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$59,790$28.75 per hour
vs U.S.+2%U.S. median $58,450
Middle half earn$47,470 – $85,060Top 10%: $95,290+
Jobs7800.61× the U.S. concentration
Massage Therapist pay in Kentucky cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $55,990 | $26.92 | 440 |
| Louisville/Jefferson County, KY-IN | $68,230 | $32.80 | 380 |
| Lexington-Fayette, KY | $76,250 | $36.66 | 170 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $44,150 | $21.23 | 40 |
| Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $50,530 | $24.29 | 40 |
| South Central Kentucky nonmetropolitan area | $48,190 | $23.17 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Kentucky
Massage Therapist pay in similar states
Colorado · $61,060 North Carolina · $60,650 Illinois · $60,490 Idaho · $60,420 Texas · $59,370 Delaware · $58,870
Other healthcare salaries in Kentucky
Registered Nurses · $81,040 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $36,440 Nursing Assistants · $38,370 Medical Assistants · $39,270 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,200 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $60,460 Pharmacists · $136,530 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $60,880 Nurse Practitioners · $122,870 Dental Assistants · $47,730 Medical Records Specialists · $48,410 Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · $69,670
Questions
How much does a massage therapist make in Kentucky?
Massage Therapists in Kentucky earned a median of $59,790 a year ($28.75 an hour) in May 2025, 2% more than the national median of $58,450. The middle half earned $47,470 to $85,060.
Where in Kentucky do massage therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Kentucky, pay was highest in Lexington-Fayette, KY at $76,250.
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.