2019 US Spa Industry Study 2019 Compensation Supplement | Page 16

Massage Therapist Compensation
Amongst spas employing massage therapists on a full-time basis (87%), the
average annual compensation level quoted was $42,900. A little over one in four
spas (26%) said their massage therapists earn $40,000 to $49,999 annually with a
similar proportion (24%) quoting a salary level of $50,000 and above. Almost one
in two (48%) said annual earnings are in the range $30,000 to $39,999.
In the day spa sector, where 91% said they employ one or more full-time massage
therapists, $30,000 to $39,999 was the most frequently cited compensation level (54%).
Just under one in four (23%) said compensation levels are in the range $40,000 to
$49,999 with 19% quoting a figure of $50,000 and above.
In the resort/hotel spa sector, where 92% said they employ one or more full-time
massage therapists, 63% of respondents said that compensation levels are in the range
$50,000 and above. Over one in four (27%) said compensation levels are between
$40,000 to $49,999 with the remaining 10% saying compensation levels are under
$40,000.
Massage therapist compensation
60
48
50
40
%
30
26
20
17
10
3 4
$60,000 to
$69,999 $70,000 or
more
3
1
0
Less than
$25,000
$25,000 to
$29,999
$30,000 to
$39,999
$40,000 to
$49,999
$50,000 to
$59,999
Average annual compensation (including gratuities), Massage therapists
Massage therapist
All Day Resort/Hotel
$42,900 $41,200 $56,700
Note: Base = spas employing 1+ full-time massage therapist.
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