Median / Average Pay ($)
- $26.59 / hour (BLS.gov)
- $35.17 / hour (Jooble.org)
- $34.46 / hour (ZipRecruiter.com)
- $25.93 / hour (Zippia.com)
Services Provided
- Swedish – Employing techniques (such as friction massage and effleurage) to promote muscle relaxation, reduce stress in general, and improve blood flow.
- Deep Tissue – Focusing on high tension areas (e.g., neck, shoulders, legs) by employing slow and firm strokes, often with deep pressure techniques utilizing elbows and fingers.
- Trigger Point Therapy – Determining the source of a body part’s pain and applying pressure to the source to relieve the symptoms.
- Hot Stone – Utilizing smooth stones that are heated and placed on various body parts to relax muscles and gently relieve tension.
- Lymphatic Drainage – Focusing massage techniques to stimulate lymphatic fluid movement, and is especially useful for detoxification therapy, immune system health, and reducing swelling.
- Sports – Assessing an athlete’s specific needs and applying various massage techniques to improve their performance or assist in recovery from sports injuries.
- Custom Session – Tailoring a massage session specifically for a client’s needs and preferences, often incorporating various techniques across different settings (e.g., prenatal massages, on-site chair massages).