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Massage Therapists in Indiana

Thinking about a career as a Massage Therapists in Indiana? Here’s what you need to know. 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.

What do Massage Therapists Make in Indiana?

For a massage therapists working in Indiana, the median annual wage is $52,740 per year (or roughly $25.36/hour).Annual wages span from $35,230 at the 10th percentile to $79,580 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic	Annual	Hourly
10th percentile	$35,230	$16.94
25th percentile	$39,300	$18.89
Median (50th)	$52,740	$25.36
75th percentile	$71,480	$34.37
90th percentile	$79,580	$38.26

The location quotient — a measure of how concentrated this occupation is in Indiana relative to the national average — is 0.62, suggesting fewer massage therapists per worker than the national average.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, massage therapists earn a median of $44,831 per year ($21.55/hour), higher than the Indiana median.

Employment Outlook

National employment for 832,253 massage therapists across the United States. In Indiana alone, about 1,240 people work in this role. That’s fewer than the typical state, which employs around 1,280 massage therapists.

Top Indiana Metros for Massage Therapists

The largest metro-area employers of massage therapists in Indiana.

Metro Area	Number Employed	Annual Median Salary
Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN	530	$57,650
Fort Wayne, IN	120	$57,450
South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI	70	$38,120
Bloomington, IN	50	$40,080
Evansville, IN	50	$53,710

Top States for Massage Therapists Employment

The table below shows the states where the most massage therapists work.

State	Number Employed
California	15,240
Texas	7,780
Florida	7,660
New York	4,700
Illinois	4,600
Colorado	4,160
Washington	3,590
Arizona	2,840
North Carolina	2,750
Pennsylvania	2,700
Massachusetts	2,490
Ohio	2,480
New Jersey	2,430
Oregon	2,280
Virginia	2,150
Michigan	2,060
Nevada	2,050
Georgia	2,020
Utah	1,820
Wisconsin	1,610

Highest-Paying States for Massage Therapists

Where massage therapists earn the most: massage therapists.

State	Annual Median Salary
Alaska	$135,200
Vermont	$105,490
Oregon	$82,860
Washington	$82,820
Hawaii	$80,590
Minnesota	$75,500
North Dakota	$70,720
Idaho	$70,470
Maine	$67,420
Missouri	$66,870

Skills

The most important massage therapists skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Knowledge Areas

Core knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Abilities

The abilities that matter most for massage therapists, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Daily Tasks

Massage Therapists typically:

• Confer with clients about their medical histories and problems with stress or pain to determine how massage will be most helpful.
• Massage and knead muscles and soft tissues of the body to provide treatment for medical conditions, injuries, or wellness maintenance.
• Maintain massage areas by restocking supplies or sanitizing equipment.
• Apply finger and hand pressure to specific points of the body.
• Develop and propose client treatment plans that specify which types of massage are to be used.
• Maintain treatment records.
• Assess clients' soft tissue condition, joint quality and function, muscle strength, and range of motion.
• Provide clients with guidance and information about techniques for postural improvement and stretching, strengthening, relaxation, and rehabilitative exercises.
• Treat clients in professional settings or travel to clients' offices and homes.
• Refer clients to other types of therapists when necessary.
• Prepare and blend oils and apply the blends to clients' skin.
• Consult with other health care professionals, such as physiotherapists, chiropractors, physicians, and psychologists, to develop treatment plans for clients.

Work Activities

• Assisting and Caring for Others
• Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
• Performing General Physical Activities
• Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
• Getting Information
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems
• Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
• Documenting/Recording Information
• Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
• Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
• Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
• Handling and Moving Objects

Tools & Technology

Software and systems commonly involved: Hot technologies: Microsoft Excel

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Related college programs include:

• Bodywork & Therapeutic Services

Related Careers

Careers similar to massage therapists include:

• Chiropractors
• Occupational Therapists
• Physical Therapists
• Radiation Therapists
• Recreational Therapists
• Respiratory Therapists

Also Known As

Bodywork Therapist, Certified Massage Therapist (CMT), Clinical Massage Therapist, Deep Tissue Massage Therapist, Integrated Deep Tissue Massage Therapist, Licensed Massage Practitioner (LMP), Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT), Massage Operator, Massage Therapist, Masseur, Masseuse, Massotherapist, Mechanotherapist, Medical Massage Therapist, Registered Massage Therapist (RMT).

References

• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics — https://www.bls.gov/oes/
• O*NET Online — https://www.onetonline.org/
• BLS Employment Projections — https://www.bls.gov/emp/
• O*NET-SOC code: 31-9011.00