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How much does a Certified Massage Therapist (CMT) make in California? The average Certified Massage Therapist (CMT) salary in California is $63,800 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $57,100 and $73,200. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Certified Massage Therapist (CMT) Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Certified Massage Therapist (CMT) Salary $51,000 CA March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Certified Massage Therapist (CMT) Salary $57,100 CA March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Certified Massage Therapist (CMT) Salary $63,800 CA March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Certified Massage Therapist (CMT) Salary $73,200 CA March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Certified Massage Therapist (CMT) Salary $81,758 CA March 26, 2024
25% $57,100 10% $51,000 90% $81,758 75% $73,200 $63,800 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Certified Massage Therapist (CMT) consults with a client, records their basic medical history, assesses their conditions, and suggests appropriate massage techniques based on their current health. Performs massage therapy in a healthcare setting to control pain and promote wellness. Being a Certified Massage Therapist (CMT) may require a high school diploma or its equivalent. Utilizes soft or deep tissue massage or other therapeutic massage methods to provide pain relief and promote healing. In addition, Certified Massage Therapist (CMT) typically reports to a manager. Requires certification as a massage therapist. Certified Massage Therapist (CMT)'s years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $60,882 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $61,749 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $63,944 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $60,767 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $59,207 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $63,019 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $61,055 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $57,532 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $70,471 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $70,298 Date Updated March 26, 2024

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