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Compare massage therapist licensing requirements across 51 US states and territories. Click any row to view that state's full licensing guide.
Avg. Median Salary
$59,652
across 50 states
Avg. Time to License
7 months
across 51 states
Avg. Initial Cost
$381
across 48 states
| State | Median Salary | Time to License | Initial Cost | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $48,960#41 | 7 mo#37 | $370#29 | 1 mo#1 |
| Alaska | $135,200#1 | 7 mo#29 | $545#42 | 1 mo#1 |
| Arizona | $59,550#19 | 8 mo#42 | $345#22 | 1 mo#1 |
| Arkansas | $31,280#50 | 6 mo#1 | $411.25#32 | 1 mo#1 |
| California | $48,430#42 | 6 mo#1 | $300#10 | 1 mo#1 |
| Colorado | $59,560#18 | 6 mo#1 | $314.5#14 | 1 mo#1 |
| Connecticut | $59,270#21 | 8 mo#44 | $574.75#44 | 1 mo#1 |
| Delaware | $53,920#34 | 7 mo#29 | $321#18 | 1 mo#1 |
| District of Columbia | $62,220#14 | 6 mo#1 | $457#36 | 1 mo#1 |
| Florida | $49,880#39 | 6 mo#1 | $350#27 | 1 mo#1 |
| Georgia | $56,740#29 | 6 mo#1 | $325#19 | 1 mo#1 |
| Hawaii | $80,590#5 | 7 mo#22 | $214#1 | 1 mo#1 |
| Idaho | $70,470#8 | 6 mo#1 | $440#35 | 1 mo#1 |
| Illinois | $60,640#17 | 7 mo#23 | $370#29 | 1 mo#1 |
| Indiana | $52,740#35 | 7 mo#29 | $295#6 | 1 mo#1 |
| Iowa | $62,400#13 | 7 mo#23 | $315#15 | 1 mo#1 |
| Kansas | $47,940#44 | 6 mo#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Kentucky | $54,890#32 | 7 mo#23 | $395#31 | 1 mo#1 |
| Louisiana | $58,010#24 | 6 mo#1 | $465#37 | 1 mo#1 |
| Maine | $67,420#9 | 6 mo#1 | $281#5 | 1 mo#1 |
| Maryland | $58,390#23 | 8 mo#44 | $495#41 | 1 mo#1 |
| Massachusetts | $59,470#20 | 7 mo#37 | $420#33 | 1 mo#1 |
| Michigan | $54,510#33 | 7 mo#29 | $465.1#38 | 1 mo#1 |
| Minnesota | $75,500#6 | 6 mo#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
| Mississippi | $42,510#47 | 8 mo#42 | $481#40 | 1 mo#1 |
| Missouri | $66,870#10 | 6 mo#1 | $363.05#28 | 1 mo#1 |
| Montana | $52,000#36 | 6 mo#1 | $340#21 | 1 mo#1 |
| Nebraska | $55,080#31 | 11 mo#50 | $305#12 | 1 mo#1 |
| Nevada | $52,000#36 | 7 mo#29 | $675#46 | 1 mo#1 |
| New Hampshire | $62,830#11 | 8 mo#44 | $305#12 | 1 mo#1 |
| New Jersey | $56,760#28 | 6 mo#1 | $315#15 | 1 mo#1 |
| New Mexico | $47,660#45 | 7 mo#37 | $270#3 | 1 mo#1 |
| New York | $58,730#22 | 11 mo#50 | $303#11 | 1 mo#1 |
| North Carolina | $61,670#15 | 6 mo#1 | $345#22 | 1 mo#1 |
| North Dakota | $70,720#7 | 8 mo#44 | $345#22 | 1 mo#1 |
| Ohio | $50,430#38 | 8 mo#44 | $586#45 | 1 mo#1 |
| Oklahoma | $48,140#43 | 6 mo#1 | $270#3 | 1 mo#1 |
| Oregon | $82,860#3 | 7 mo#29 | $727.25#47 | 1 mo#1 |
| Pennsylvania | $57,660#25 | 7 mo#23 | $295#6 | 1 mo#1 |
| Rhode Island | — | 9 mo#49 | $260#2 | 1 mo#1 |
| South Carolina | $62,830#11 | 7 mo#37 | $345#22 | 1 mo#1 |
| South Dakota | $40,780#48 | 6 mo#1 | $315#15 | 1 mo#1 |
| Tennessee | $49,670#40 | 7 mo#37 | $475#39 | 1 mo#1 |
| Texas | $56,540#30 | 6 mo#1 | $295#6 | 1 mo#1 |
| Utah | $61,010#16 | 7 mo#23 | $295#6 | 1 mo#1 |
| Vermont | $105,490#2 | 6 mo#1 | $275 | 1 mo#1 |
| Virginia | $56,850#27 | 6 mo#1 | $335#20 | 1 mo#1 |
| Washington | $82,820#4 | 7 mo#29 | $421#34 | 1 mo#1 |
| West Virginia | $42,730#46 | 7 mo#29 | $545#42 | 1 mo#1 |
| Wisconsin | $57,530#26 | 7 mo#23 | $345#22 | 1 mo#1 |
| Wyoming | $32,430#49 | 6 mo#1 | — | 1 mo#1 |
Salary data from BLS OEWS May 2024. Timeline and processing times derived from state licensing board requirements. Cost includes government application and exam fees (excludes education/training costs). Rankings use dense ranking — tied values share the same rank.