Massage Therapists pay range in Tucson
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,960 a year or less, while the top 10% make $78,820 or more. The middle half of massage therapists in Tucson earn between $47,900 and $64,590.
- $47K10th
- $48K25th
- $59KMedian
- $65K75th
- $79K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $60,330 | $5,028 | $29.00 |
| Median | $58,610 | $4,884 | $28.18 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,900 | $3,992 | $23.03 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $64,590 | $5,382 | $31.05 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Massage Therapists pay in Tucson vs. Arizona and the U.S.
Massage therapists in Tucson earn 8% less than the Arizona average ($65,250) and 5% less than the U.S. average ($63,830). At the median the gap is +0% against the U.S. median of $58,450.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson | $60,330 | $58,610 | $46,960 | $78,820 | 340 |
| Arizona | $65,250 | $62,400 | $37,800 | $90,780 | 2,530 |
| United States | $63,830 | $58,450 | $33,640 | $100,200 | 98,790 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Massage Therapists salary after taxes in Tucson
On the average salary of $60,330, a single filer in Tucson takes home about $49,541 a year, or $4,128 a month and $1,905 every two weeks. Taxes take 18% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Tucson a good place for massage therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Tucson area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.9), so the average $60,330 buys what about $62,263 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Tucson ($47,760). A typical home costs $343,580, or 5.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Massage Therapists salary in other Arizona cities
Tucson ranks 3rd of 3 Arizona metro areas for this job; Prescott Valley pays the most ($72,570).
- Prescott Valley$72,570
- Phoenix$66,270
- Tucson$60,330
Highest-paying cities for massage therapists
Fairbanks, AK pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($116,560).
- Fairbanks, AK$116,560
- Kahului, HI$101,690
- Seattle, WA$92,510
- Salem, OR$91,630
- Manchester, NH$87,500
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Massage Therapists salary in Tucson: questions
How much do massage therapists make an hour in Tucson?
$29.01 an hour on average, and $28.18 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level massage therapists salary in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $46,960 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,900, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the massage therapists take-home pay in Tucson?
About $49,541 a year ($4,128 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $60,330.
Do massage therapists earn more in Tucson than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% less than the U.S. average for this job ($63,830).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 31-9011; area Tucson, AZ (46060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.9%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.39, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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