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Massage Therapists in California
Massage therapists perform therapeutic massages on clients' soft tissues and joints to help reduce pain and improve mobility. They may evaluate range of motion and muscle strength, then develop customized therapy plans In California the median pay is $45,970 a year, 21% below the national median of $58,450.
$45,970median pay in California, per year
$35,170–$64,130middle half earn
14,600employed in California
$58,450U.S. median, for comparison
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Who is hiring in California
6open roles like this on employer career sites, 0 in California or remote
3employers hiring
4posted in the last 7 days
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What it takes
Preparation: Medium preparation (vocational training, an associate degree, or related experience).
Skills that matter most
Active ListeningSpeakingSocial PerceptivenessService OrientationReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingJudgment and Decision MakingMonitoring
Knowledge areas
Customer and Personal ServiceEnglish LanguageBiologyMedicine and DentistryPsychologyEducation and Training
Full profile, interests that fit, certifications and training: Massage Therapists.
Licenses and training in California
Massage Therapists pay in other states
Alaska · $134,930Washington · $87,360Oregon · $86,970Hawaii · $81,280New Hampshire · $80,360Rhode Island · $74,960North Dakota · $74,140Maine · $73,290Michigan · $70,960District of Columbia · $64,110
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Are you suited for this?
Four short assessments and your background, scored against massage therapists and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
Four short assessments and your background, scored against massage therapists and 13,000 other careers — with the reasons. Free.
O*NET-SOC 31-9011.00. Pay: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, California, annual.