Massage Instructor Salary in the United States

How much does a Massage Instructor make in the United States?

As of January 01, 2026, the average salary for a Massage Instructor in the United States is $47,891 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $23.

However, a Massage Instructor's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $59,462
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $38,283 to $53,948
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $29,536
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Massage Instructor Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
Pay		 Weekly
Pay		 Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $53,948 $4,496 $1,037 $26
Average $47,891 $3,991 $921 $23
25th Percentile $38,283 $3,190 $736 $18
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Key Factors That Influence Massage Instructor Salaries

A Massage Instructor's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Massage Instructor Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of a Massage Instructor's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $46,957
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $47,224
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $48,291
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $49,892
  • Expert (over 8 years): $51,713
Levels Salary
Entry Level Massage Instructor$46,957
Intermediate Level Massage Instructor$47,224
Senior Level Massage Instructor$48,291
Specialist Level Massage Instructor$49,892
Expert Level Massage Instructor$51,713
$46,957 0 yr
$47,224 < 2 yrs
$48,291 2-4 yrs
$49,892 5-8 yrs
$51,713 > 8 yrs
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How Do Massage Instructor Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Massage Instructors. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $53,025.
  • California: $52,824.
  • Massachusetts: $52,120.

Top Paying Cities for Massage Instructors

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $60,405
  • San Francisco: $59,811
  • Oakland: $58,484

What Skills Can Increase a Massage Instructor's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Commitment (Mentioned in 15.11% Job Postings): An agreement or pledge to do something in the future a commitment to improve conditions at the prison especially : an engagement to assume a financial obligation at a future date.
  • Infection Prevention (Mentioned in 1.61% Job Postings): Infection prevention and control (IPC) is a practical, evidence-based approach which prevents patients and health workers from being harmed by avoidable infection and as a result of antimicrobial resistance.
  • Product Knowledge (Mentioned in 0.28% Job Postings): Product knowledge is the ability to communicate information and answer questions about a product or service. It is considered an important knowledge area for any role that puts you in front of customers, investors or the media.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Commitment 15.11%
Infection Prevention 1.61%
Product Knowledge 0.28%
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Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Massage Instructor's salary.
  • Environmental Health: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Environmental Protection: Can increase your salary by up to 11%.
  • Collaboration: Can increase your salary by up to 9%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Environmental Health
 $53,159
11%
Environmental Protection
 $53,159
11%
Collaboration
 $52,201
9%
Chiropractic
 $51,722
8%
Infection Control
 $50,764
6%
Consulting
 $50,285
5%
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How Education impacts a Massage Instructor's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Massage Instructors enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Massage Instructor with a No Diploma is between $54,796 and $58,369).

Massage Instructor Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Massage Instructor
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 0.8%
High School 61.8%
Associates 22.4%
Bachelors 12.3%
Masters 2.3%
Doctorate 0.4%
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Massage Instructor Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Massage Instructor's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

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$38,283
Average $47,891/year
$53,948
$3,190
Average $3,991/month
$4,496
$736
Average $921/week
$1,037
$18
Average $23/hour
$26
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $53,948 $4,496 $1,037 $26
Average $47,891 $3,991 $921 $23
25th Percentile $38,283 $3,190 $736 $18

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Salary Trends for Massage Instructor

Salaries for a Massage Instructor can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $56,056 in 2023 to around $55,672 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Massage Instructor salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Massage Instructor Over Time

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2023 $56,056
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