Massage Therapist salary in Texas
What massage therapists earn in Texas and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$59,370$28.54 per hour
vs U.S.+2%U.S. median $58,450
Middle half earn$50,400 – $73,910Top 10%: $109,970+
Jobs8,6300.97× the U.S. concentration
Massage Therapist pay in Texas cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX | $59,010 | $28.37 | 2,930 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX | $59,150 | $28.44 | 1,930 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX | $60,460 | $29.07 | 1,360 |
| San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX | $56,870 | $27.34 | 790 |
| El Paso, TX | $46,820 | $22.51 | 190 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX | $47,410 | $22.79 | 140 |
| Killeen-Temple, TX | $54,120 | $26.02 | 120 |
| Tyler, TX | $56,300 | $27.07 | 90 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $56,210 | $27.02 | 80 |
| Abilene, TX | $68,730 | $33.04 | 60 |
| College Station-Bryan, TX | $49,320 | $23.71 | 60 |
| Lubbock, TX | $54,200 | $26.06 | 60 |
| Waco, TX | $72,560 | $34.89 | 60 |
| Longview, TX | $54,480 | $26.19 | 50 |
| North Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $58,380 | $28.07 | 50 |
| Hill Country Region of Texas nonmetropolitan area | $57,540 | $27.66 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Texas
Massage Therapist pay in similar states
North Carolina · $60,650 Illinois · $60,490 Idaho · $60,420 Kentucky · $59,790 Delaware · $58,870 Pennsylvania · $58,300
Other healthcare salaries in Texas
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $24,230 Registered Nurses · $95,970 Nursing Assistants · $37,500 Medical Assistants · $39,520 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $62,240 Pharmacy Technicians · $45,900 Dental Assistants · $45,430 Physicians, All Other · $269,800 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $59,290 Nurse Practitioners · $131,670 Pharmacists · $138,260 Physical Therapists · $105,810
Questions
How much does a massage therapist make in Texas?
Massage Therapists in Texas earned a median of $59,370 a year ($28.54 an hour) in May 2025, 2% more than the national median of $58,450. The middle half earned $50,400 to $73,910.
Where in Texas do massage therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Texas, pay was highest in Waco, TX at $72,560.
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.