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Massage Therapist

A comprehensive guide to Massage Therapist licensing requirements across all 50 states. Compare median salaries, educational prerequisites, and processing timelines to plan your next career move effectively.

Median Salary

$59,566 / yr

Min. Education

Varies by state board

Job Outlook

Stable

Top Paying State

Alaska

Coverage: 50 states

StateMedian SalaryLicense TypeEducation RequiredEst. TimelineAction
AK
AlaskaCompact: No
135,200High CoL Adjusted
Register with licensing agencyVaries by state board6-24 monthsDetails
VT
VermontCompact: Yes
105,490High CoL Adjusted
Stand-alone licenseNo educational requirements6-24 monthsDetails
OR
OregonCompact: Yes
82,860Avg. Growth
Register with licensing agencyVaries by state board6-24 monthsDetails
WA
WashingtonCompact: Pending
82,820Avg. Growth
Stand-alone licenseSpecific course required6-24 monthsDetails
HI
HawaiiCompact: Yes
80,590Avg. Growth
Stand-alone licenseSpecific course required6-24 monthsDetails
MN
MinnesotaCompact: No
75,500Avg. Growth
Register with licensing agencyVaries by state board6-24 monthsDetails