Massage Therapist salary in Virginia
What massage therapists earn in Virginia and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$62,220$29.91 per hour
vs U.S.+6%U.S. median $58,450
Middle half earn$51,460 – $93,600Top 10%: $119,570+
Jobs2,7301.04× the U.S. concentration
Massage Therapist pay in Virginia cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | $65,220 | $31.36 | 1,540 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC | $57,510 | $27.65 | 540 |
| Richmond, VA | $57,730 | $27.75 | 490 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $58,450 | $28.10 | 100 |
| Roanoke, VA | $63,070 | $30.32 | 60 |
Hospitals and jobs in Virginia
Massage Therapist pay in similar states
Arizona · $62,400 Maryland · $62,270 Connecticut · $62,260 Utah · $62,130 Missouri · $62,050 Wyoming · $61,980
Other healthcare salaries in Virginia
Registered Nurses · $93,600 Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $30,300 Nursing Assistants · $43,200 Medical Assistants · $44,740 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $64,920 Dental Assistants · $46,670 Pharmacy Technicians · $44,610 Physicians, All Other · $278,530 Pharmacists · $144,060 Physical Therapists · $101,450 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $61,050 Nurse Practitioners · $127,810
Questions
How much does a massage therapist make in Virginia?
Massage Therapists in Virginia earned a median of $62,220 a year ($29.91 an hour) in May 2025, 6% more than the national median of $58,450. The middle half earned $51,460 to $93,600.
Where in Virginia do massage therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Virginia, pay was highest in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $65,220.
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.