Massage Therapists
Perform therapeutic massages of soft tissues and joints. May assist in the assessment of range of motion and muscle strength, or propose client therapy plans.
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BLS projects U.S. employment for Massage Therapists to increase by 15.3% between 2024 and 2034, from 155,400 to 179,100 jobs. Its estimate of 20,400 annual openings includes replacement needs, so it does not represent current vacancies, contract postings, or freelance demand. The wage ($58,450), education (Postsecondary nondegree award), and related experience (None) figures on this profile describe typical U.S. employees. O*NET skills describe the occupation; they do not assess an individual worker's proficiency.
Base employment (2024)
155,400
Projected employment (2034)
179,100
Projected change (2024–2034)
15%
Annual openings (projected average)
20,400
Pay & Preparation
$58,450
Postsecondary nondegree award
None
None
Essential Skills
Active Listening (3.62/5) • Speaking (3.5/5) • Service Orientation (3.12/5) • Social Perceptiveness (3.12/5) • Critical Thinking (3/5) • Judgment and Decision Making (3/5)
O*NET describes occupational requirements; these ratings do not measure current job-posting frequency or an individual worker’s proficiency.
BLS projections are long-term estimates; annual openings include growth and replacement needs and are not current vacancies.
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