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Job outlook for massage therapy instructors in the United States
Are massage therapy instructor jobs in demand?
Massage therapy instructor job and salary trends over time
Massage therapy instructor jobs over time
Massage therapy instructor job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,229 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 1,234 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 1,308 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 1,287 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 1,330 | 0.00% |
Average massage therapy instructor salary over time
Massage therapy instructor salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $53,616 | $25.78 | +1.8% |
| 2024 | $52,652 | $25.31 | +2.8% |
| 2023 | $51,206 | $24.62 | +2.9% |
| 2022 | $49,741 | $23.91 | +1.9% |
| 2021 | $48,835 | $23.48 | +2.4% |
Massage therapy instructor jobs by state
Most common states for massage therapy instructors
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 180 | 13% |
| 2 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 687 | 12% |
| 3 | Vermont | 623,657 | 75 | 12% |
| 4 | Delaware | 961,939 | 108 | 11% |
| 5 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 1,003 | 10% |
| 6 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 871 | 10% |
| 7 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 871 | 10% |
| 8 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 674 | 10% |
| 9 | Montana | 1,050,493 | 100 | 10% |
| 10 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 896 | 9% |
| 11 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 380 | 9% |
| 12 | Alaska | 739,795 | 68 | 9% |
| 13 | Wyoming | 579,315 | 51 | 9% |
| 14 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 495 | 8% |
| 15 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 446 | 8% |
| 16 | South Carolina | 5,024,369 | 422 | 8% |
| 17 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 238 | 8% |
| 18 | Kansas | 2,913,123 | 229 | 8% |
| 19 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 156 | 8% |
| 20 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 58 | 8% |
Most common cities for massage therapy instructors
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Toms River | 1 | 1% | $62,533 |
| 2 | Charlotte | 1 | 0% | $55,640 |
Massage Therapy Instructor job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of massage therapy instructor experts
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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Boise State University
Dr. Stephanie Opfer
Associate Professor of English, Assistant Dean of the School of Creative and Media ArtsTiffin University
Visual And Performing Arts
What will help Massage Therapy Instructors increase their earning potential?
Dr. Stephanie Opfer: Unfortunately, teaching as an adjunct does not pay well. Students should keep their full-time jobs and teach part-time until they find a full-time job at a college or university. That part-time teaching provides them valuable experience and connections that make them more competitive candidates for full-time positions because they'd also be competing with candidates who have PhDs. So adjunct work is more of a long-term investment rather than an immediate return. Also, even full-time teaching jobs don't pay particularly well, so they'll really need to love teaching if they want to do it full-time. If they don't like teaching as an adjunct, they won't like doing it full-time.
What Massage Therapy Instructor skills would you recommend for someone trying to advance their career?
Suzanne Kemp Ph.D.: They need to stay engaged in some level of working with people with disabilities. If they do something that isn't relevant to the field, they won't be as marketable as a new graduate.
Are there any particularly good places in the United States for Massage Therapy Instructors to find work opportunities?
Dr. Rodney Rohde Ph.D.: There are large vacancy rates all over the country. This is a good news/bad news issue. However, with a degree in medical laboratory science (also known as a clinical laboratory science) AND certification, one can find employment anywhere in the U.S. One of the great things about this career is that graduates honestly can decide where they "fit best" with regard to geography and employer (urban, rural, large, or small).
Dr. Lori Gray
Associate Professor: Director of Music EducationBoise State University
Department of Music Education
What type of skills will young Massage Therapy Instructors need?
Dr. Lori Gray: For the past several years, it has been clear that employers are seeking graduates with 21st Century Learning Skills (critical thinking, creativity, communication, and collaboration). The four Cs of 21st Century Learning frequently come up during reference calls on my end and interviews for our recent graduates.
I would add that graduates need a strong work ethic, an understanding of professionalism and respect in the workplace, and self-awareness and an understanding of personal needs and limitations both at work and in their personal lives. In these current living conditions during a global pandemic (COVID-19), graduates also need resilience, perseverance, adaptability, and flexibility. These are all skills I would want for our Music Education majors to cultivate, as the climate in K-12 Education is ever-changing. However, I believe these are all skills that would be useful in any new career path.