Massage Therapists pay range in Hagerstown
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,330 a year or less, while the top 10% make $99,010 or more. The middle half of massage therapists in Hagerstown earn between $39,480 and $76,830.
- $30K10th
- $39K25th
- $57KMedian
- $77K75th
- $99K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $61,740 | $5,145 | $29.68 |
| Median | $57,010 | $4,751 | $27.41 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $39,480 | $3,290 | $18.98 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $76,830 | $6,402 | $36.94 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Massage Therapists pay in Hagerstown vs. Maryland and the U.S.
Massage therapists in Hagerstown earn 6% less than the Maryland average ($65,420) and 3% less than the U.S. average ($63,830). At the median the gap is -2% against the U.S. median of $58,450.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hagerstown | $61,740 | $57,010 | $30,330 | $99,010 | 70 |
| Maryland | $65,420 | $62,270 | $35,360 | $96,440 | 1,350 |
| 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 Hagerstown
On the average salary of $61,740, a single filer in Hagerstown takes home about $49,067 a year, or $4,089 a month and $1,887 every two weeks. Taxes take 21% of gross pay.
The Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $49,849 | $4,154 |
| Working in MD | $49,067 | $4,089 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Is Hagerstown a good place for massage therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Hagerstown area are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 94.2), so the average $61,740 buys what about $65,562 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Hagerstown ($47,440). A typical home costs $324,997, or 5.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Massage Therapists salary in other Maryland cities
Hagerstown ranks 2nd of 2 Maryland metro areas for this job; Baltimore pays the most ($64,940).
- Baltimore$64,940
- Hagerstown$61,740
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 Hagerstown: questions
How much do massage therapists make an hour in Hagerstown?
$29.68 an hour on average, and $27.41 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level massage therapists salary in Hagerstown?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,330 a year and the 25th percentile is $39,480, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the massage therapists take-home pay in Hagerstown?
About $49,067 a year ($4,089 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $61,740. Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
Do massage therapists earn more in Hagerstown than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% 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 Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV (25180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 6.8%.
- 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 (2025 rules). Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.02, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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