Median / Average Pay ($)
- $26.59 / hour (BLS.gov)
- $35.48 / hour (Jooble.org)
- $34.46 / hour (ZipRecruiter.com)
- $25.93 / hour (Zippia.com)
Services Provided
- Swedish – Using techniques such as friction massage and effleurage to promote muscle relaxation, reduce stress, and improve blood flow.
- Deep Tissue – Focusing on high tension areas with deep pressure techniques, usually to resolve musculoskeletal issues.
- Prenatal – Providing massage therapy such as myofascial release therapy or Swedish massage to pregnant women, usually with a comparatively light touch.
- Hot Stone – Using smooth, heated stones strategically placed on various body parts to relax muscles and gently relieve tension.
- Lymphatic Drainage – Focusing massage techniques to stimulate lymphatic fluid movement, often for detoxification therapy or to reduce inflammation.
- Sports – Customizing massage techniques to improve an athlete’s performance or assist in recovery from sports injuries.