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Massage Therapists

Role Overview

Perform therapeutic massages of soft tissues and joints. May assist in the assessment of range of motion and muscle strength, or propose client therapy plans.

Recommended Majors

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage. Asian Bodywork Therapy. Somatic Bodywork. Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services, Other.

Related Careers

Dental Assistants Healthcare Support Occupations Healthcare Support Workers, All Other Home Health Aides Home Health and Personal Care Aides Home Health and Personal Care Aides; and Nursing Assistants, Orderlies, and Psychiatric Aides

Salary by State (top paying)

State	Median salary
Alaska	$135,200
Vermont	$105,490
Oregon	$82,860
Washington	$82,820
Hawaii	$80,590
Minnesota	$75,500
North Dakota	$70,720
Idaho	$70,470
Maine	$67,420
Missouri	$66,870
New Hampshire	$62,830
South Carolina	$62,830
Iowa	$62,400
District of Columbia	$62,220
North Carolina	$61,670

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Median Annual Salary

$57,950

Projected Growth (10yr)

+15.4%

Avg. annual openings

24.7k

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