Massage therapists assess clients, work with other healthcare professionals to determine a plan of treatment, and counsel clients on maintenance of healthy posture, movement, and joints. Massage therapists administer a large variety of massage treatments, including relaxation techniques, stone massage, scalp massage, trigger point therapy, as well as drainage techniques.

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Massage Therapist Salary

Overall, a massage therapist salary is based on location, the type of employment and number of clients.

Massage therapists may charge $20 to $100 per hour for their massage services. Massage therapists may also bill clients weekly, monthly or by a set amount of sessions.

Payscale.com reported differences in salary by geographical location as follows:

California $31,520
Florida $25,390
Minnesota $33,940
New Jersey $43,870
Virginia $19,290
Arizona $41,900

Massage Therapist Job Outlook

Massage therapy is becoming increasing popular in health and beauty spas. However, massage therapy jobs are also available in gyms, resorts, and other alternative medicine offices such as chiropractor or acupuncture. Massage therapists may work out of their own home, an office, or patients home. Massage therapists may work in a variety of locations, however, the general practices are the same.

The job outlook for massage therapists is good as people are becoming more health conscious. People are placing more value on personal health and are looking for new methods to reduce and relieve stress and pain.

There are over 60,000 massage therapists that hold national certification in the 33 states that regulate massage. More states are expected to begin regulating massage therapy as well.

As people continue to search for drug and surgery free methods to relieve pain and maintain function, massage therapy will continue to be an advantageous career.

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