Massage Therapists Salary in Minnesota

Massage therapists in Minnesota earn the most in Minneapolis (average $74,260 a year) and the least in St. Cloud ($50,460), across the 4 Minnesota metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the massage therapists average at $69,720 and the median at $63,070 for 1,690 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $63,830.

Massage Therapists average salary by city in Minnesota

Minneapolis$74,260
Duluth$64,420
Rochester$59,010
St. Cloud$50,460

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Minneapolis	$74,260	$75,340	$58,870	$57,546	105
Duluth	$64,420	$59,550	$53,420	$51,084	89
Rochester	$59,010	$56,220	$35,720	$47,105	91
St. Cloud	$50,460	$51,760	$26,760	$40,817	88

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Minnesota Paid Leave premiums are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Massage Therapists salary in other states

Massage Therapists salary by city and state

More about pay in Minnesota

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.
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.

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