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The median salary for Massage Therapists in New York is $62,629 per year ($30.11/hr). This is 7.2% higher than the national median of $58,448.
About This Role
BLS Standard Occupational Classification 2018
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.
Wage Percentiles: New York
Hourly & annualized (2,080 hours) · National adjusted
No credit card required · 770+ occupations · 393 metros
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median massage therapists salary in New York?
The median (P50) annual salary for Massage Therapists in New York is approximately $62,629, based on BLS OEWS May 2025 data. This is 7.2% higher than the national median of $58,448. For the full P10–P90 breakdown and market context, open CompSignal.
Wage figures on this page come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2025 release. OEWS surveys roughly 1.1 million establishments annually. It is the most comprehensive employer-reported wage dataset in the United States.
P10 through P90 percentiles represent the wage distribution across all surveyed employers (not self-reported by workers). Geographic adjustments use BLS-derived cost multipliers calibrated from regional wage variation.
Wages are estimates. Individual compensation depends on experience, education, employer size, industry, and negotiation. Use this as benchmark context, not absolute ground truth.
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