• Massage Therapy is one of the fastest growing allied health professions!
• According to the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Massage Therapy career employment will grow faster than average-or increase between 21%-35%-between 2002 and 2012. 
• According to an American Massage Therapy Association survey, conducted August 14-17, 2003, 21% of adults surveyed received a massage within the past 12 months-a three-point jump from 2002 and a 13-point jump from 1997.

Massage Therapy is a great way to help others! 

• Massage therapy helps with joint and muscle aches, back strain, headache, fatigue, sports injuries, chronic and temporary pain, circulatory problems, anxiety and stress, allergies, depression, arthritis, insomnia, and overall health… and more. 
• Considering how much massage therapy helps others, perhaps it's not surprising that in a 2002 survey of American Massage Therapy Association members, 88% were very or extremely satisfied with their chosen profession.

Massage Therapy offers a flexible career path! 

• Massage therapists work in a wide variety of settings, from private practices to spas, club/gyms, hotels, salons, chiropractors' offices, doctors' offices, hospitals, and clinics. 
• Massage therapists can often adjust their work schedule to fit their personal preferences, working full or part time.

Is Massage Therapy The Right Career For You? 

If you enjoy helping others, value health, like working independently or as part of a team, and want to be part of a fast-growing allied health field, perhaps it is!

Income & Outlook

Income Range
Average annual salaries range from $26,450 to $46, 660
(Bureau of Labor and Statistics)

Employment Outlook
Consumers visit massage therapists 114 million times each year spending between $4 and $6 billion annually.
(Journal of the American Medical Association)