Massage Therapist salary in Tennessee
What massage therapists earn in Tennessee and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$50,070$24.07 per hour
vs U.S.−14%U.S. median $58,450
Middle half earn$46,920 – $64,050Top 10%: $95,260+
Jobs1,2300.59× the U.S. concentration
Massage Therapist pay in Tennessee cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville-Davidson--Murfreesboro--Franklin, TN | $52,140 | $25.07 | 530 |
| Knoxville, TN | $47,120 | $22.66 | 170 |
| Memphis, TN-MS-AR | $47,320 | $22.75 | 160 |
| Chattanooga, TN-GA | $48,030 | $23.09 | 90 |
| East Tennessee nonmetropolitan area | $39,550 | $19.01 | 50 |
| Johnson City, TN | $52,410 | $25.20 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Tennessee
Massage Therapist pay in similar states
South Dakota · $52,000 Georgia · $50,820 New Jersey · $50,150 Kansas · $49,990 Florida · $49,680 Alabama · $48,930
Other healthcare salaries in Tennessee
Registered Nurses · $81,500 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $32,130 Nursing Assistants · $37,990 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $58,870 Medical Assistants · $39,570 Nurse Practitioners · $117,590 Pharmacy Technicians · $41,920 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $62,070 Pharmacists · $133,390 Dental Assistants · $46,720 Physicians, All Other · $301,290 Physical Therapists · $100,140
Questions
How much does a massage therapist make in Tennessee?
Massage Therapists in Tennessee earned a median of $50,070 a year ($24.07 an hour) in May 2025, 14% less than the national median of $58,450. The middle half earned $46,920 to $64,050.
Where in Tennessee do massage therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Tennessee, pay was highest in Johnson City, TN at $52,410.
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.