What massage therapists earn in Maryland and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $65,220 | $31.36 | 1,540 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $59,560 | $28.64 | 1,500 |
| Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD | $63,820 | $30.68 | 840 |
| Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV | $57,010 | $27.41 | 70 |
| Maryland nonmetropolitan area | $50,150 | $24.11 | 60 |
Massage Therapists in Maryland earned a median of $62,270 a year ($29.94 an hour) in May 2025, 7% more than the national median of $58,450. The middle half earned $43,840 to $82,210.
Among areas in Maryland, pay was highest in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $65,220.
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.