Massage Therapists Salary in New York
The median pay for a massage therapists in New York is $58,730/year ($28.23/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $35K at the entry level to $104K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across New York. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $59K get you in New York?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, New York
Entry-level massage therapists (10th percentile) start around $35K. Mid-career wages sit at $59K. Top earners bring in $104K or more, a $69K spread from bottom to top.
Massage Therapists salary by metro in New York
8 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston | $72K | +23% | 90 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $63K | +7% | 140 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $63K | +7% | 290 |
| Rochester | $63K | +7% | 220 |
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $58K | -2% | 5,170 |
| Glens Falls | $53K | -9% | 30 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $49K | -16% | 190 |
| Syracuse | $42K | -29% | 100 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do massage therapists make in New York?
The median is $58,730 a year, that works out to about $28 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $35,360, and experienced massage therapists can clear $104,060. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $59K enough to live in New York?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $3,884/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,917/month, which eats 49.4% of your paycheck. That's above the 30% rule of thumb, housing will be a stretch at the median salary, though you can manage with roommates or a smaller place.
How far does a massage therapists salary go in New York?
New York has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median massage therapists salary is worth about $59,800 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do massage therapists get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.