Massage Therapists pay range in Huntington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $26,310 a year or less, while the top 10% make $62,820 or more. The middle half of massage therapists in Huntington earn between $29,350 and $50,820.
- $26K10th
- $29K25th
- $44KMedian
- $51K75th
- $63K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $43,130 | $3,594 | $20.74 |
| Median | $44,150 | $3,679 | $21.23 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $29,350 | $2,446 | $14.11 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $50,820 | $4,235 | $24.43 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Massage Therapists pay in Huntington vs. West Virginia and the U.S.
Massage therapists in Huntington earn 11% less than the West Virginia average ($48,410) and 32% less than the U.S. average ($63,830). At the median the gap is -24% against the U.S. median of $58,450.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington | $43,130 | $44,150 | $26,310 | $62,820 | 40 |
| West Virginia | $48,410 | $46,600 | $22,450 | $82,950 | 250 |
| 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 Huntington
On the average salary of $43,130, a single filer in Huntington takes home about $35,681 a year, or $2,973 a month and $1,372 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
The Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in OH | $36,091 | $3,008 |
| Working in WV | $35,681 | $2,973 |
| Working in KY | $35,443 | $2,954 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Huntington a good place for massage therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Huntington area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.4), so the average $43,130 buys what about $48,777 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Huntington ($44,600). A typical home costs $166,506, or 3.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Massage Therapists salary in other West Virginia cities
Huntington ranks 2nd of 2 West Virginia metro areas for this job; Charleston pays the most ($43,270).
- Charleston$43,270
- Huntington$43,130
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 Huntington: questions
How much do massage therapists make an hour in Huntington?
$20.74 an hour on average, and $21.23 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level massage therapists salary in Huntington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $26,310 a year and the 25th percentile is $29,350, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the massage therapists take-home pay in Huntington?
About $35,681 a year ($2,973 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $43,130.
Do massage therapists earn more in Huntington than elsewhere?
The average here is 32% 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 Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH (26580). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.1%.
- 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 0.40, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.40).
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