The average wage for a massage therapist in Arizona is around $20.74 per hour.
Avg Wage
Massage therapists earn an average hourly wage of $20.74.
Salaries typically start from $14.02 per hour and go up to $29.75 per hour.
28% below national average Updated in 2021
Massage therapist earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level massage therapist earnings begin at:
$29.75 per hour
$61,890 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level massage therapist earnings begin at:
$23.76 per hour
$49,420 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level massage therapist earnings begin at:
$20.74 per hour
$43,150 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level massage therapist earnings begin at:
$17.69 per hour
$36,800 per year
10th percentile
Starting level massage therapist earnings begin at:
$14.02 per hour
$29,160 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Massage therapist salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Oregon | $70,300 |
| Washington | $65,610 |
| North Dakota | $60,550 |
| Montana | $59,380 |
| Michigan | $59,040 |
| Massachusetts | $58,190 |
| Connecticut | $53,060 |
| Illinois | $49,130 |
| Hawaii | $49,080 |
| Kentucky | $48,700 |
| Idaho | $47,980 |
| New Hampshire | $47,980 |
| Indiana | $47,960 |
| Colorado | $47,900 |
| Vermont | $47,850 |
| Wyoming | $47,820 |
| California | $47,590 |
| Oklahoma | $47,550 |
| New York | $47,460 |
| District of Columbia | $47,230 |
| North Carolina | $47,120 |
| Maryland | $46,940 |
| Minnesota | $46,910 |
| Nebraska | $46,640 |
| West Virginia | $46,640 |
| Ohio | $46,490 |
| Virginia | $46,460 |
| Iowa | $46,440 |
| Pennsylvania | $46,410 |
| Utah | $45,910 |
| Tennessee | $45,400 |
| New Jersey | $44,870 |
| Delaware | $43,600 |
| Mississippi | $43,460 |
| Arizona | $43,150 |
| Texas | $42,860 |
| Kansas | $39,370 |
| Wisconsin | $39,300 |
| Maine | $39,200 |
| Florida | $38,600 |
| New Mexico | $38,330 |
| Georgia | $38,050 |
| Arkansas | $37,970 |
| Missouri | $36,610 |
| South Carolina | $35,880 |
| South Dakota | $30,780 |
| Nevada | $30,700 |
| Rhode Island | $30,350 |
| Louisiana | $29,550 |
| Alabama | $28,810 |
| Guam | $18,430 |
| Puerto Rico | $17,540 |
| Alaska | $121,120 |
How do massage therapist salaries compare to similar careers?
Massage therapists earn about the same as related careers in Arizona. On average, they make less than art therapists but more than dental assistants.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Art therapist salary | $48K |
| Recreational therapist salary | $48K |
| Music therapist salary | $48K |
| Health educator salary | $48K |
| Ophthalmic medical technologist salary | $46K |
| Massage therapist salary | $43K |
| Community health worker salary | $39K |
| Substance abuse social worker salary | $39K |
| Optician salary | $38K |
| Dental assistant salary | $39K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)