Massage Therapist salary in Minnesota
What massage therapists earn in Minnesota and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$63,070$30.32 per hour
vs U.S.+8%U.S. median $58,450
Middle half earn$56,440 – $81,000Top 10%: $97,870+
Jobs1,6900.90× the U.S. concentration
Massage Therapist pay in Minnesota cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $75,340 | $36.22 | 1,290 |
| Duluth, MN-WI | $59,550 | $28.63 | 90 |
| Rochester, MN | $56,220 | $27.03 | 80 |
| Sioux Falls, SD-MN | $53,920 | $25.92 | 70 |
| Fargo, ND-MN | $74,140 | $35.65 | 60 |
| Northwest Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $30,400 | $14.62 | 60 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN | $61,050 | $29.35 | 50 |
| St. Cloud, MN | $51,760 | $24.89 | 50 |
| Southeast Minnesota nonmetropolitan area | $48,730 | $23.43 | 50 |
Hospitals and jobs in Minnesota
Massage Therapist pay in similar states
Massachusetts · $63,390 New York · $62,630 Arizona · $62,400 Maryland · $62,270 Connecticut · $62,260 Virginia · $62,220
Other healthcare salaries in Minnesota
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $38,370 Registered Nurses · $101,510 Nursing Assistants · $46,680 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $63,750 Medical Assistants · $50,480 Nurse Practitioners · $133,260 Pharmacy Technicians · $48,300 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $74,440 Pharmacists · $159,740 Dental Assistants · $65,270 Physicians, All Other · $367,320 Physical Therapists · $102,010
Questions
How much does a massage therapist make in Minnesota?
Massage Therapists in Minnesota earned a median of $63,070 a year ($30.32 an hour) in May 2025, 8% more than the national median of $58,450. The middle half earned $56,440 to $81,000.
Where in Minnesota do massage therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Minnesota, pay was highest in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI at $75,340.
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.