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Starting Salaries for Massage Therapy

How Much Money Do Massage Therapists Make?

Starting salaries for massage therapy vary by region but you can expect to make between $30,000 and $50,000 as a massage therapist. Of course if you are practicing in Beverly Hills or New York City you are going to earn more.

As you can see from the many comments below, starting salaries for massage therapy will also depend on if you are an employee, subcontractor, or have your own business. Each situation has a large affect on your income, expenses and taxes. So read and rate the comments below, and if you are a massage therapist, what was your starting slary like and how much do you earn now?

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Massage Salary Discussion

See what other massage therapists are saying about their salaries.

Alberta Massage Salaries Not rated yet
If i was to go to school and get a certificate in massage, what would the starting wage be for me living in Alberta, Canada?

Start your own Massage Business Not rated yet
The only way to make any serious money is to be in business yourself, but your ability to make money in this profession is more a factor of how savvy you ...

Massage Rent Not rated yet
For me, I don't pay massage therapists. They pay me rent. And then they collect 100% of their earnings. I charge $35/day x 5 days/wk. So if you do 1 massage ...

Canada Massage Salaries Not rated yet
In Canada massage therapists can expect to make about $40K per year

Chiropractic Massage Salary Not rated yet
A good friend of mine worked for a chiropractor and she received $35 per client (this was several years ago) which included his staff washing sheets, making ...

Earn More Money by Getting Massage Clients Not rated yet
For the most part, massage therapists aren't salaried. They get a percentage of the fee the client is paying.

On the low end it is usually 50/50. If ...

Earn more with special Massage modalities Not rated yet
My lowest paying job (besides teaching massage!) pays me $30 an hour plus tips. My private business starts at $70 an hour (and I still often get tipped)...

No Average Massage Salary Not rated yet
There is no such thing as an average salary really. It all depends on the place you work. On straight commission (usually no more than 20-40%) if you do ...

Florida Independent Massage Therapist Salary Not rated yet
Well it really depends on where you are at and your reputation and what kind of massage. Usually around $30-40 a massage or hour. In Florida you make ...

Spa Massage Salaries Not rated yet
Generally a spa will pay you 20-50 percent commission on the service you provide. You should also receive tips in the range of $10-$20 per hour. Also, you ...

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