Massage Therapists

Also Called: Certified Massage Therapist (CMT), Licensed Massage Practitioner (LMP), Licensed Massage Therapist, Massage Therapist

Certificate After High School

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$32,240

Entry Salary

Bright

Job outlook

What Massage Therapists do

Perform therapeutic massages of soft tissues and joints. May assist in the assessment of range of motion and muscle strength, or propose client therapy plans.

  • Massage and knead muscles and soft tissues of the body to provide treatment for medical conditions, injuries, or wellness maintenance.
  • Confer with clients about their medical histories and problems with stress or pain to determine how massage will be most helpful.
  • Apply finger and hand pressure to specific points of the body.
Industry Areas:

Health Care

Training Program Areas:

OCT-Only Health Care • Rehabilitation Technician

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Work Context

  • Structured versus Unstructured Work
  • Freedom to Make Decisions
  • Physical Proximity
  • Spend Time Standing
  • Contact With Others

Tools

  • Mats or platforms for rehabilitation or therapy
  • Therapeutic heating or cooling pads or compresses or packs
  • Balance beams or boards or bolsters or rockers for rehabilitation or therapy
  • Full body immersion hydrotherapy baths or tanks
  • Medical heat lamps or accessories

Technology

Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Medical software
ICS Software SammyUSA
WinCity Custom Software WinCity Massage SOAP Notes
Word processing software
Microsoft Word

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Speaking
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Service Orientation
  • Critical Thinking

Knowledge

Business
customer service
Arts and Humanities
English language
Math and Science
biology

Education

  • 57% Post-secondary certificate
  • 20% High school diploma or equivalent
  • 10% Some college, no degree

Experience

Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Manicurists & Pedicurists

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Massage Therapists Currently Selected

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Health Education Specialists

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

Dietitians & Nutritionists

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

 Job Training Match

Self-Enrichment Teachers

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

  • Aaniiih Nakoda College

    Harlem, MT

  • Adrian College

    Adrian, MI

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Realistic (Doer)
    • Social (Helper)

Work Styles

  • Integrity
  • Dependability
  • Concern for Others
  • Self Control
  • Attention to Detail
  • Cooperation

Values

  • Relationships
  • Independence
  • Achievement

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Hand and Finger Use
  • Endurance
  • Physical Strength

This is what Massage Therapists across the country typically make.

$15.50 / hour
$32,240 /year

Entry Level

$26.59 / hour
$55,310 /year

Median Level

$46.01 / hour
$95,700 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

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