Sports Massage Therapist Salary in the United States

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Sports Massage Therapist Salary in the United States

What is the salary range of a Sports Massage Therapist?

As of August 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Sports Massage Therapist in the United States ranges from $74,941 (25th percentile) to $93,501 (75th percentile), with a median annual salary of $84,488 and an hourly rate of $41. A Sports Massage Therapist's salary is shaped by several key factors, including experience level, specific skills, industry differences, company size, and more. Below, we'll explore how each of these influences compensation.

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Sports Massage Therapist Salaries by Percentile

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Salary		 Monthly
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Wage
75th Percentile $93,501 $7,792 $1,798 $45
Average $84,488 $7,041 $1,625 $41
25th Percentile $74,941 $6,245 $1,441 $36
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How much does a Sports Massage Therapist make by hour, week, month, and year?

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Last Updated on August 01, 2025
$74,941
Average $84,488/year
$93,501
$6,245
Average $7,041/month
$7,792
$1,441
Average $1,625/week
$1,798
$36
Average $41/hour
$45
Annual Salary Monthly Pay Weekly Pay Hourly Wage
75th Percentile $93,501 $7,792 $1,798 $45
Average $84,488 $7,041 $1,625 $41
25th Percentile $74,941 $6,245 $1,441 $36

How does experience level affect a Sports Massage Therapist's Salary?

An entry-level Sports Massage Therapist with less than 1 year of experience earns about $83,162. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $83,560. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $84,488. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $85,548, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $87,480.

Levels Salary
Entry Level Sports Massage Therapist $83,162
Intermediate Level Sports Massage Therapist $83,560
Senior Level Sports Massage Therapist $84,488
Specialist Level Sports Massage Therapist $85,548
Expert Level Sports Massage Therapist $87,480
$83,162 0 yr
$83,560 < 2 yrs
$84,488 2-4 yrs
$85,548 5-8 yrs
$87,480 > 8 yrs
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How much does salary of Sports Massage Therapist vary from state to state?

Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.

For example, as of August 01, 2025:
  • In California, the average yearly salary for a Sports Massage Therapist is $93,190.
  • In Massachusetts, the average annual salary is $91,948.
  • In New Jersey, a Sports Massage Therapist earns $91,576 per year.

How much does salary of Sports Massage Therapist vary from city to city?

Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.

For example, as of August 01, 2025:
  • In San Francisco, CA, the average yearly salary for a Sports Massage Therapist is $105,517.
  • In New York, NY, the average annual salary is $97,913.
  • In Boston, MA, a Sports Massage Therapist earns $94,229 per year.

What are the salaries of a Sports Massage Therapist with different levels of education?

Salaries for Sports Massage Therapist with a High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

According to our 100% employer reported salary sources the median salary for a Sports Massage Therapist with a Associate's Degree is $91,693 - $98,916. Please try our salary wizard to explore how other factors like location, Years of experience and number of direct reports can impact your base pay and bonus.

Sports Massage Therapist Salaries by Degree Level

Last Updated on August 01, 2025
Typical Education for Sports Massage Therapist
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.4%
High School 24.8%
Associates 45.3%
Bachelors 23.3%
Masters 4.2%
Doctorate 1.0%
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What is the salary trend of Sports Massage Therapist?

As of August 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Sports Massage Therapist compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $83,489 in 2023 to approximately $83,532 in 2025. (For a detailed analysis of Sports Massage Therapist salary trends, click here.)

Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.

Average Annual Salary of Sports Massage Therapist Over Time

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2023
$83,489
2024
$83,873
2025
$83,532
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2023 $83,489
2024 $83,873
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Sports Massage Therapist bonus and incentive rates

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Base Salary 58.0%
Bonuses 13.6%
Social Security 5.5%
401k/403b 3.0%
Disability 1.4%
Healthcare 5.7%
Pension 3.9%
Time Off 8.8%
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Core Compensation
Median % of Total
Base Salary $84,488 58.0%
Bonus $19,881 13.6%
Value of Benefits
Median % of Total
Social Security $8,009 5.5%
401K/403B $4,397 3.0%
Disability $2,094 1.4%
Healthcare $8,286 5.7%
Pension $5,654 3.9%
Time Off $12,886 8.8%
Total Compensation $145,694 100%
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