Massage Therapist salary in Pennsylvania
What massage therapists earn in Pennsylvania and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$58,300$28.03 per hour
vs U.S.−0%U.S. median $58,450
Middle half earn$45,540 – $77,590Top 10%: $110,770+
Jobs2,9900.78× the U.S. concentration
Massage Therapist pay in Pennsylvania cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD | $59,560 | $28.64 | 1,500 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $59,290 | $28.51 | 560 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $48,190 | $23.17 | 190 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $49,940 | $24.01 | 170 |
| Lancaster, PA | $59,000 | $28.37 | 160 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA | $58,380 | $28.07 | 110 |
| Reading, PA | $50,430 | $24.25 | 100 |
| Erie, PA | $58,600 | $28.18 | 80 |
| York-Hanover, PA | $59,540 | $28.63 | 80 |
| Northeastern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $45,700 | $21.97 | 70 |
| Altoona, PA | $50,480 | $24.27 | 40 |
| State College, PA | $82,490 | $39.66 | 40 |
| Northwestern Pennsylvania nonmetropolitan area | $51,400 | $24.71 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Pennsylvania
Massage Therapist pay in similar states
Kentucky · $59,790 Texas · $59,370 Delaware · $58,870 Wisconsin · $58,070 South Carolina · $58,000 Iowa · $57,710
Other healthcare salaries in Pennsylvania
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $29,420 Registered Nurses · $96,430 Nursing Assistants · $44,590 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $63,940 Physicians, All Other · $217,310 Medical Assistants · $43,920 Pharmacy Technicians · $40,040 Pharmacists · $138,160 Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other · $46,720 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $51,680 Dental Assistants · $47,930 Physical Therapists · $101,380
Questions
How much does a massage therapist make in Pennsylvania?
Massage Therapists in Pennsylvania earned a median of $58,300 a year ($28.03 an hour) in May 2025, about the same as the national median of $58,450. The middle half earned $45,540 to $77,590.
Where in Pennsylvania do massage therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Pennsylvania, pay was highest in State College, PA at $82,490.
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.