Massage Therapists pay range in Monroe
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $16,820 a year or less, while the top 10% make $45,010 or more. The middle half of massage therapists in Monroe earn between $16,850 and $29,430.
- $17K10th
- $17K25th
- $22KMedian
- $29K75th
- $45K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $26,540 | $2,212 | $12.76 |
| Median | $21,730 | $1,811 | $10.45 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $16,850 | $1,404 | $8.10 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $29,430 | $2,452 | $14.15 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Massage Therapists pay in Monroe vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Massage therapists in Monroe earn 30% less than the Louisiana average ($38,140) and 58% less than the U.S. average ($63,830). At the median the gap is -63% against the U.S. median of $58,450.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe | $26,540 | $21,730 | $16,820 | $45,010 | 60 |
| Louisiana | $38,140 | $36,480 | $18,080 | $59,680 | 890 |
| 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 Monroe
On the average salary of $26,540, a single filer in Monroe takes home about $23,056 a year, or $1,921 a month and $887 every two weeks. Taxes take 13% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Monroe a good place for massage therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Monroe area are 16% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 83.6), so the average $26,540 buys what about $31,748 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Monroe ($38,150). A typical home costs $168,606, or 6.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Massage Therapists salary in other Louisiana cities
Monroe ranks 7th of 7 Louisiana metro areas for this job; New Orleans pays the most ($44,580).
- New Orleans$44,580
- Shreveport$42,250
- Lake Charles$41,560
- Slidell$38,170
- Baton Rouge$37,550
- Lafayette$33,680
- Monroe$26,540
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 Monroe: questions
How much do massage therapists make an hour in Monroe?
$12.76 an hour on average, and $10.45 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level massage therapists salary in Monroe?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $16,820 a year and the 25th percentile is $16,850, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the massage therapists take-home pay in Monroe?
About $23,056 a year ($1,921 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $26,540.
Do massage therapists earn more in Monroe than elsewhere?
The average here is 58% 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 Monroe, LA (33740). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 12.3%.
- 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 1.13, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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