Massage Therapist salary in Washington
What massage therapists earn in Washington and its metro areas, compared with the rest of the country.
Median pay$87,360$42.00 per hour
vs U.S.+49%U.S. median $58,450
Middle half earn$75,570 – $97,550Top 10%: $115,800+
Jobs3,7401.66× the U.S. concentration
Massage Therapist pay in Washington cities
Metro areas as BLS defines them. Click a column to sort.
| Metro area | Median | Hourly | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $94,220 | $45.30 | 2,230 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $84,730 | $40.74 | 1,580 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $77,150 | $37.09 | 370 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $78,320 | $37.66 | 200 |
| Bellingham, WA | $83,790 | $40.28 | 140 |
| Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $80,660 | $38.78 | 130 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $79,950 | $38.44 | 80 |
| Wenatchee-East Wenatchee, WA | $81,030 | $38.96 | 70 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $82,690 | $39.75 | 60 |
| Yakima, WA | $84,100 | $40.43 | 60 |
| Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area | $76,950 | $36.99 | 40 |
Hospitals and jobs in Washington
Massage Therapist pay in similar states
Oregon · $86,970 Hawaii · $81,280 New Hampshire · $80,360 Rhode Island · $74,960 North Dakota · $74,140 Maine · $73,290
Other healthcare salaries in Washington
Home Health and Personal Care Aides · $47,730 Registered Nurses · $124,200 Nursing Assistants · $49,180 Medical Assistants · $59,290 Dental Assistants · $58,090 Pharmacy Technicians · $58,900 Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians · $72,760 Pharmacists · $160,610 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses · $83,150 Nurse Practitioners · $156,100 Dental Hygienists · $131,160 Physicians, All Other · $307,170
Questions
How much does a massage therapist make in Washington?
Massage Therapists in Washington earned a median of $87,360 a year ($42.00 an hour) in May 2025, 49% more than the national median of $58,450. The middle half earned $75,570 to $97,550.
Where in Washington do massage therapists earn the most?
Among areas in Washington, pay was highest in Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA at $94,220.
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.