Masseur demographics and statistics in the US
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Masseur gender statistics
21.6% of masseurs are women and 78.4% of masseurs are men.
- Male, 78.4%
- Female, 21.6%
Masseur gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 78.4% |
| Female | 21.6% |
Masseur gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$51,251
Female income
$44,935
Masseur gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in masseur positions over time. Currently, 21.6% of masseurs are female.
Masseur gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75.81% | 24.19% |
| 2011 | 72.47% | 27.53% |
| 2012 | 70.70% | 29.30% |
| 2013 | 75.75% | 24.25% |
| 2014 | 77.59% | 22.41% |
| 2015 | 75.21% | 24.79% |
| 2016 | 75.25% | 24.75% |
| 2017 | 73.55% | 26.45% |
| 2018 | 75.28% | 24.72% |
| 2019 | 74.65% | 25.35% |
| 2020 | 79.24% | 20.76% |
| 2021 | 78.43% | 21.57% |
Masseur related jobs gender ratio
We compared masseurs with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, delivery technician and donations attendant have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Transcriptionist | 3% | 97% |
| Radiology Transcriptionist | 5% | 95% |
| Certified Registered Dental Assistant | 5% | 95% |
| Masseur | 78% | 22% |
| Dental Officer | 79% | 21% |
| Donations Attendant | 81% | 19% |
| Delivery Technician | 88% | 12% |
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Masseur demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among masseurs is White, which makes up 59.1% of all masseurs. Comparatively, 15.1% of masseurs are Hispanic or Latino and 14.4% of masseurs are Asian.
- White, 59.1%
- Hispanic or Latino, 15.1%
- Asian, 14.4%
- Black or African American, 5.7%
- Unknown, 5.4%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Masseur race
| Masseur race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.1% |
| Asian | 14.4% |
| Black or African American | 5.7% |
| Unknown | 5.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Masseur race and ethnicity over time
See how masseur racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Masseur race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.31% | 3.62% | 9.14% | 12.10% |
| 2011 | 69.99% | 4.86% | 8.97% | 13.18% |
| 2012 | 68.67% | 5.10% | 9.19% | 13.99% |
| 2013 | 69.11% | 5.10% | 9.28% | 13.21% |
| 2014 | 66.71% | 4.88% | 10.60% | 14.07% |
| 2015 | 66.76% | 5.52% | 10.91% | 13.57% |
| 2016 | 64.65% | 6.03% | 10.98% | 14.51% |
| 2017 | 62.97% | 5.67% | 13.05% | 14.32% |
| 2018 | 66.47% | 4.56% | 12.58% | 13.79% |
| 2019 | 64.18% | 5.41% | 12.76% | 14.39% |
| 2020 | 60.25% | 5.07% | 13.17% | 15.57% |
| 2021 | 59.07% | 5.72% | 14.43% | 15.12% |
Masseur wage gap by race
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $54,877 |
| White | $55,723 |
| Black or African American | $49,737 |
| Asian | $44,693 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $52,018 |
Average masseur age
See how the average age of masseurs varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Masseur age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 39.5 | |
| White | 42 | 39 |
| Black or African American | 34 | 39 |
| Asian | 44 | 43 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 43 | 33 |
Masseur age breakdown
The average age of masseurs is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the masseur population.
Masseur age breakdown
| Masseur Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Masseur educational attainment
The most common degree for masseurs is bachelor's degree, with 37% of masseurs earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are diploma degree at 16% and diploma degree at 16%.
- Bachelor's, 37%
- Diploma, 16%
- Doctorate, 16%
- Master's, 11%
- Other Degrees, 20%
Masseurs by degree level
| Masseur degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 37% |
| Diploma | 16% |
| Doctorate | 16% |
| Master's | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 20% |
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Masseur wage gap by degree level
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $51,783 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $56,197 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $51,728 |
Masseur turnover and employment statistics
Masseur unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for masseurs between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Masseur unemployment rate by year
| Year | Masseur unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.08% |
| 2011 | 5.45% |
| 2012 | 3.57% |
| 2013 | 3.37% |
| 2014 | 3.63% |
| 2015 | 2.67% |
| 2016 | 2.58% |
| 2017 | 2.45% |
| 2018 | 1.95% |
| 2019 | 1.95% |
| 2020 | 8.03% |
| 2021 | 8.21% |
Average masseur tenure
The average masseur stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 55 masseurs resumes in Zippia's database.
Masseur tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 15% |
| 1-2 years | 36% |
| 3-4 years | 10% |
| 5-7 years | 22% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Masseur LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of masseurs that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Assistant Teacher | 4.40% | 122,650 |
| Laboratory Assistant Supervisor | 5.81% | 81,445 |
| Registered Phlebotomist-Part Time | 7.76% | 16,948 |
| Radiology Transcriptionist | 8.65% | 2,257 |
| Ancillary | 9.41% | 3,569 |
| Veterinarian Assistant | 9.55% | 10,867 |
| Masseur | 13.02% | - |
Similar masseur jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Assistant Teacher | 4.40% | 122,650 |
| Laboratory Assistant Supervisor | 5.81% | 81,445 |
| Registered Phlebotomist-Part Time | 7.76% | 16,948 |
| Radiology Transcriptionist | 8.65% | 2,257 |
| Ancillary | 9.41% | 3,569 |
| Veterinarian Assistant | 9.55% | 10,867 |
Foreign languages spoken by masseurs
- German, 50.0%
- Dutch, 50.0%
Masseur languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| German | 50.0% |
| Dutch | 50.0% |