Salary Rate of a Massage Therapist
A massage therapist specializes in reducing stress, relieving painful muscle tissues, promoting general health and rehabilitating injuries. A massage therapist primarily works part time for hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers or spas and averages a salary rate of $7.50 to $59.83 per hour, depending on experience.
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Education
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In most states, a massage therapist must complete an accredited massage-therapy training program and be nationally certified by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. According to payscale.com, the U.S. national average hourly salary rate in 2009 for a massage therapist with less than one year of experience ranged from $7.50 to $19.52.
Mid-Level
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According to payscale.com, the U.S. national average hourly salary rate in 2009 for a massage therapist with five to nine years of experience ranged from $14.58 to $39.81.
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Experienced
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The U.S. national average hourly salary rate in 2009 for a massage therapist with 10 to 19 years of experience ranged from $19.35 to $59.83, according to payscale.com.
Geography
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In some larger states, such as Texas, massage therapist are paid higher hourly salaries. According to payscale.com, the average hourly salary rate in 2009 for a massage therapist in Texas ranged from $11.79 to $66.13.
Potential
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According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employment outlook for massage therapists is expected to increase by 20 percent from 2006 through 2016.
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