Massage Therapists Salary in Mississippi

Massage therapists in Mississippi earn the most in Jackson (average $53,740 a year) and the least in Gulfport ($42,670), across the 2 Mississippi metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the massage therapists average at $51,420 and the median at $40,490 for 230 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $63,830.

Massage Therapists average salary by city in Mississippi

Jackson$53,740
Gulfport$42,670

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Jackson	$53,740	$45,090	$40,390	$43,942	89
Gulfport	$42,670	$36,920	$31,200	$35,491	90

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. 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 Mississippi

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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