Massage Therapists pay range in Lexington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,000 a year or less, while the top 10% make $93,180 or more. The middle half of massage therapists in Lexington earn between $47,470 and $82,840.
- $36K10th
- $47K25th
- $76KMedian
- $83K75th
- $93K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $68,190 | $5,682 | $32.78 |
| Median | $76,250 | $6,354 | $36.66 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,470 | $3,956 | $22.82 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $82,840 | $6,903 | $39.83 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Massage Therapists pay in Lexington vs. Kentucky and the U.S.
Massage therapists in Lexington earn 5% more than the Kentucky average ($65,060) and 7% more than the U.S. average ($63,830). At the median the gap is +30% against the U.S. median of $58,450.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexington | $68,190 | $76,250 | $36,000 | $93,180 | 170 |
| Kentucky | $65,060 | $59,790 | $30,210 | $95,290 | 780 |
| 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 Lexington
On the average salary of $68,190, a single filer in Lexington takes home about $52,657 a year, or $4,388 a month and $2,025 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
Is Lexington a good place for massage therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lexington area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 92.9), so the average $68,190 buys what about $73,410 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Lexington ($48,620). A typical home costs $327,671, or 4.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Massage Therapists salary in other Kentucky cities
Lexington ranks 2nd of 2 Kentucky metro areas for this job; Louisville pays the most ($69,700).
- Louisville$69,700
- Lexington$68,190
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 Lexington: questions
How much do massage therapists make an hour in Lexington?
$32.79 an hour on average, and $36.66 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level massage therapists salary in Lexington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $36,000 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,470, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the massage therapists take-home pay in Lexington?
About $52,657 a year ($4,388 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $68,190. Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
Do massage therapists earn more in Lexington than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% more 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 Lexington-Fayette, KY (30460). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 7.6%.
- 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). Includes Lexington's local income tax (2.75%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.92, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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