Massage Therapist salary in New York
What massage therapists earn in New York and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$62,630$30.11 per hour
vs U.S.+7%U.S. median $58,450
Middle half earn$37,410 – $90,030Top 10%: $110,210+
Jobs4,5000.73× the U.S. concentration
Massage Therapist pay in New York 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 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $61,830 | $29.73 | 210 |
| Rochester, NY | $66,110 | $31.78 | 200 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $62,310 | $29.96 | 190 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $68,640 | $33.00 | 120 |
| Syracuse, NY | $43,480 | $20.91 | 110 |
| Kingston, NY | $77,150 | $37.09 | 60 |
| Central East New York nonmetropolitan area | $75,300 | $36.20 | 60 |
| Ithaca, NY | $80,340 | $38.63 | 40 |
| Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area | $64,860 | $31.18 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in New York
Massage Therapist pay in similar states
Minnesota · $63,070 Arizona · $62,400 Maryland · $62,270 Connecticut · $62,260 Virginia · $62,220 Utah · $62,130
Other healthcare salaries in New York
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $39,620 Registered Nurses · $109,440 Nursing Assistants · $48,590 Medical Assistants · $48,000 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $67,180 Pharmacy Technicians · $43,930 Nurse Practitioners · $153,510 Physical Therapists · $100,660 Dental Assistants · $48,110 Pharmacists · $142,090 Physician Assistants · $160,880 Physicians, All Other · $242,500
Questions
How much does a massage therapist make in New York?
Massage Therapists in New York earned a median of $62,630 a year ($30.11 an hour) in May 2025, 7% more than the national median of $58,450. The middle half earned $37,410 to $90,030.
Where in New York do massage therapists earn the most?
Among areas in New York, pay was highest in Ithaca, NY at $80,340.
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.