The Average Salary of a Reflexologist
Reflexologists, massage therapists who provide deep tissue massages to the hands and feet, often must complete a training program and become licensed before being able to practice reflexology.
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Massage therapists, including reflexologists, made an average full-time yearly salary of $39,760, as of May 2009. The top 10 percent of therapists made over $68,670, while the lowest-paid 10 percent received an annual salary of under $17,270. For reflexologists working part-time, or on an hourly pay scale, the average pay as of May 2009 was $19.31 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
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Reflexologists who work for themselves and are able to maintain a large client base have the highest rate of pay, according to the BLS. In addition, massage therapists who provide training courses or work as office mangers often receive higher pay. Reflexologists who choose to work outside of a medical setting often receive tips that help increase their earnings.
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The top-paying state for massage therapists, including reflexologists, is Alaska, with therapists making a full-time annual salary of $85,050 as of May 2009, according to the BLS. Other top-paying states include Washington, Oregon, Delaware and New York. The Anchorage, Alaska metropolitan area paid the highest wages--$86,530 a year, as of May 2009, followed by Chico, California, where therapists made $82,790 annually.
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