Massage Therapist - Pay and progression
Kaihaumanu Mirimiri
Pay
Most massage therapists charge from between $30 to $80 an hour, depending on whether they are giving a full-body, half-body or neck and shoulders massage.
Pay can also vary depending on the massage therapist's qualifications, experience and where they live, and also on how many clients they have.
Many massage therapists also work part time and some may supplement their salary with another job, often in a related field such as occupational or natural health therapy.
According to the 2006 Census, massage therapists earned an average of $21,000 a year and worked an average of 21 hours per week. This includes full and part-time workers.
This information is provided as a guide only
Career Progression
Updated
September 2009
