Massage Therapist salary in New Jersey
What massage therapists earn in New Jersey and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$50,150$24.11 per hour
vs U.S.−14%U.S. median $58,450
Middle half earn$33,640 – $58,240Top 10%: $81,930+
Jobs2,8901.06× the U.S. concentration
Massage Therapist pay in New Jersey cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $50,600 | $24.33 | 5,420 |
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $59,560 | $28.64 | 1,500 |
| Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ | $55,730 | $26.79 | 240 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $49,940 | $24.01 | 170 |
Hospitals and jobs in New Jersey
Massage Therapist pay in similar states
South Dakota · $52,000 Georgia · $50,820 Tennessee · $50,070 Kansas · $49,990 Florida · $49,680 Alabama · $48,930
Other healthcare salaries in New Jersey
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $37,090 Registered Nurses · $106,500 Nursing Assistants · $46,830 Medical Assistants · $47,210 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $75,160 Pharmacy Technicians · $39,610 Dental Assistants · $49,390 Nurse Practitioners · $159,310 Physical Therapists · $112,140 Physicians, All Other · $285,010 Pharmacists · $137,620 Dental Hygienists · $107,040
Questions
How much does a massage therapist make in New Jersey?
Massage Therapists in New Jersey earned a median of $50,150 a year ($24.11 an hour) in May 2025, 14% less than the national median of $58,450. The middle half earned $33,640 to $58,240.
Where in New Jersey do massage therapists earn the most?
Among areas in New Jersey, pay was highest in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD at $59,560.
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.