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Massage Therapists

General Information

Description

Perform therapeutic massages of soft tissues and joints. May assist in the assessment of range of motion and muscle strength, or propose client therapy plans.

Business Breakdown

People in this career work in these sectors.

  1. Private, for profit51.61%
  2. Self-employed46.37%
  3. Private, not for profit1.14%
  4. State and local government0.35%
  5. Federal government0.11%

Workplace at a Glance

What you can expect to experience while on the job

  • Responsibility
  • Exposure to job hazards
  • Physical activity
  • Decision making
  • Repetitiveness
  • Level of competition
  • Time pressure

Industry areas

  • Human Services

Job Outlook

Employment of massage therapists is projected to grow 20 percent from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 25,200 openings for massage therapists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

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Job Outlook

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Employment of massage therapists is projected to grow 20 percent from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 25,200 openings for massage therapists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

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Salary

Average Salary

Salary

$46,910

State-by-state Salary

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$121,120
$17,540
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Education

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

  • Post-secondary certificate 73%
  • Associate's degree 11%
  • Some college 7%
  • High school 3%
  • Bachelor's degree 3%
  • Master's degree 0%
  • Doctoral degree 0%
  • Post baccalaureate 0%
  • Less than high school 0%
  • Post-doctoral training 0%
  • Post-master's certificate 0%
  • First professional degree 0%

Related College Majors

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Knowledge

  • Customer and Personal Service
  • Psychology
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Administrative
  • Education and Training

Skills at a Glance

Skills helpful in this career

  • Verbal skills
  • Critical thinking & problem solving
  • Equipment operation & maintenance
  • Math & science skills
  • Technology design & control
  • Leadership
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