The average wage for a massage therapist in New Jersey is around $21.57 per hour.
Avg Wage
Massage therapists earn an average hourly wage of $21.57.
Salaries typically start from $14.00 per hour and go up to $29.65 per hour.
42% below national average Updated in 2021
Massage therapist earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level massage therapist earnings begin at:
$29.65 per hour
$61,670 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level massage therapist earnings begin at:
$22.99 per hour
$47,820 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level massage therapist earnings begin at:
$21.57 per hour
$44,870 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level massage therapist earnings begin at:
$17.59 per hour
$36,580 per year
10th percentile
Starting level massage therapist earnings begin at:
$14.00 per hour
$29,110 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Massage therapist salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Oregon | $70,300 |
| Washington | $65,610 |
| North Dakota | $60,550 |
| Montana | $59,380 |
| Michigan | $59,040 |
| Massachusetts | $58,190 |
| Connecticut | $53,060 |
| Illinois | $49,130 |
| Hawaii | $49,080 |
| Kentucky | $48,700 |
| Idaho | $47,980 |
| New Hampshire | $47,980 |
| Indiana | $47,960 |
| Colorado | $47,900 |
| Vermont | $47,850 |
| Wyoming | $47,820 |
| California | $47,590 |
| Oklahoma | $47,550 |
| New York | $47,460 |
| District of Columbia | $47,230 |
| North Carolina | $47,120 |
| Maryland | $46,940 |
| Minnesota | $46,910 |
| Nebraska | $46,640 |
| West Virginia | $46,640 |
| Ohio | $46,490 |
| Virginia | $46,460 |
| Iowa | $46,440 |
| Pennsylvania | $46,410 |
| Utah | $45,910 |
| Tennessee | $45,400 |
| New Jersey | $44,870 |
| Delaware | $43,600 |
| Mississippi | $43,460 |
| Arizona | $43,150 |
| Texas | $42,860 |
| Kansas | $39,370 |
| Wisconsin | $39,300 |
| Maine | $39,200 |
| Florida | $38,600 |
| New Mexico | $38,330 |
| Georgia | $38,050 |
| Arkansas | $37,970 |
| Missouri | $36,610 |
| South Carolina | $35,880 |
| South Dakota | $30,780 |
| Nevada | $30,700 |
| Rhode Island | $30,350 |
| Louisiana | $29,550 |
| Alabama | $28,810 |
| Guam | $18,430 |
| Puerto Rico | $17,540 |
| Alaska | $121,120 |
How do massage therapist salaries compare to similar careers?
Massage therapists earn 13% less than similar careers in New Jersey. On average, they make less than opticians but more than dental assistants.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Optician salary | $61K |
| Ophthalmic medical technologist salary | $55K |
| Exercise physiologist salary | $47K |
| Ophthalmic medical technician salary | $58K |
| Community health worker salary | $47K |
| Massage therapist salary | $45K |
| Dental assistant salary | $47K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)