Massage Therapist salary in Ohio
What massage therapists earn in Ohio and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$55,990$26.92 per hour
vs U.S.−4%U.S. median $58,450
Middle half earn$47,120 – $60,880Top 10%: $78,520+
Jobs1,7600.50× the U.S. concentration
Massage Therapist pay in Ohio 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 |
| Columbus, OH | $57,580 | $27.68 | 390 |
| Cleveland, OH | $54,770 | $26.33 | 350 |
| Akron, OH | $47,990 | $23.07 | 190 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH | $56,720 | $27.27 | 130 |
| Toledo, OH | $54,850 | $26.37 | 90 |
| Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH | $44,150 | $21.23 | 40 |
| Youngstown-Warren, OH | $57,130 | $27.47 | 40 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $56,100 | $26.97 | 40 |
| Canton-Massillon, OH | $50,980 | $24.51 | 30 |
| Eastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area | $51,090 | $24.56 | 30 |
Hospitals and jobs in Ohio
Massage Therapist pay in similar states
Pennsylvania · $58,300 Wisconsin · $58,070 South Carolina · $58,000 Iowa · $57,710 Indiana · $55,590 Nebraska · $53,950
Other healthcare salaries in Ohio
Registered Nurses · $82,510 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $34,460 Nursing Assistants · $39,010 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $61,950 Medical Assistants · $42,810 Physicians, All Other · $297,440 Pharmacy Technicians · $40,650 Nurse Practitioners · $124,870 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $63,800 Pharmacists · $137,020 Dental Assistants · $47,970 Physical Therapists · $103,050
Questions
How much does a massage therapist make in Ohio?
Massage Therapists in Ohio earned a median of $55,990 a year ($26.92 an hour) in May 2025, 4% less than the national median of $58,450. The middle half earned $47,120 to $60,880.
Where in Ohio do massage therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Ohio, pay was highest in Columbus, OH at $57,580.
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.