Average Massage Therapists Salary in Hot Springs, AR

BLS did not publish a wage for massage therapists in Hot Springs, AR in the latest release, but in 2023 the local median hourly wage was $14.45. There are 50 workers employed locally today.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, May 2024 estimates for Hot Springs, AR (metro area).

No annual salary published for this location. BLS does not publish an annual wage estimate for massage therapists in Hot Springs, AR. This is common for occupations where most work is project-based, hourly, or on irregular schedules (actors, athletes, musicians, dancers). No wage figures were published at all for this location in the latest release.

Local employment

Workers tracked locally: 50
How common this job is here: 2.25×; More concentrated here than nationally — this metro area is unusually strong in this occupation.

The last time BLS reported wages here

The latest release does not include a wage figure for massage therapists in Hot Springs, AR, but earlier releases did. Here is the most recent year with a published wage.

Last reporting year: 2023
Median hourly wage (2023): $14.45/hr
Median annual wage (2023): $30,050
Employment (2023): 50

This data is from the 2023 BLS release. Recent figures may differ — small-sample suppression is common for this occupation.

Where massage therapists earn the most per hour

Locations where BLS did publish hourly wage data for massage therapists this release, ranked highest to lowest.

By hourly wage

Top-paying states

Alaska: $65.00/hr
Vermont: $50.72/hr
Oregon: $39.84/hr
Washington: $39.82/hr
Hawaii: $38.75/hr
Minnesota: $36.30/hr
North Dakota: $34.00/hr
Idaho: $33.88/hr

By hourly wage

Top-paying metros

Bend, OR: $44.79/hr
Albany, OR: $44.38/hr
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA: $42.49/hr
Bellingham, WA: $42.30/hr
Salem, OR: $42.25/hr
Chico, CA: $40.79/hr
Medford, OR: $40.15/hr
State College, PA: $40.00/hr

National job outlook

BLS publishes national employment projections for massage therapists from 2024 to 2034. These projections are national and not broken down by state.

Projected growth: +15.4%; 25,900 net jobs over the projection period
Annual openings: 24,700; Includes growth plus replacements
Typical entry education: Postsecondary nondegree award

Related occupations

Other jobs in the same field. Many of these follow similar hourly or project-based pay patterns.