Masseuse demographics and statistics in the US
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Masseuse gender statistics
79.6% of masseuses are women and 20.4% of masseuses are men.
- Female, 79.6%
- Male, 20.4%
Masseuse gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 79.6% |
| Male | 20.4% |
Masseuse gender pay gap
Women earn 88¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,026
Female income
$44,215
Masseuse gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in masseuse positions over time. Currently, 79.6% of masseuses are female.
Masseuse gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 18.05% | 81.95% |
| 2011 | 15.61% | 84.39% |
| 2012 | 14.50% | 85.50% |
| 2013 | 18.00% | 82.00% |
| 2014 | 19.57% | 80.43% |
| 2015 | 17.57% | 82.43% |
| 2016 | 17.60% | 82.40% |
| 2017 | 16.35% | 83.65% |
| 2018 | 17.63% | 82.37% |
| 2019 | 17.14% | 82.86% |
| 2020 | 21.15% | 78.85% |
| 2021 | 20.35% | 79.65% |
Masseuse related jobs gender ratio
We compared masseuses 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% |
| Masseuse | 20% | 80% |
| Dental Officer | 79% | 21% |
| Donations Attendant | 81% | 19% |
| Delivery Technician | 88% | 12% |
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Masseuse demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among masseuses is White, which makes up 59.4% of all masseuses. Comparatively, 16.4% of masseuses are Hispanic or Latino and 12.6% of masseuses are Asian.
- White, 59.4%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.4%
- Asian, 12.6%
- Black or African American, 5.9%
- Unknown, 5.5%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
Masseuse race
| Masseuse race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.4% |
| Asian | 12.6% |
| Black or African American | 5.9% |
| Unknown | 5.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
Masseuse race and ethnicity over time
See how masseuse racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Masseuse race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 72.59% | 3.84% | 7.29% | 13.35% |
| 2011 | 70.27% | 5.08% | 7.12% | 14.43% |
| 2012 | 68.95% | 5.32% | 7.35% | 15.24% |
| 2013 | 69.39% | 5.33% | 7.44% | 14.45% |
| 2014 | 66.99% | 5.10% | 8.75% | 15.31% |
| 2015 | 67.04% | 5.74% | 9.06% | 14.82% |
| 2016 | 64.93% | 6.25% | 9.13% | 15.75% |
| 2017 | 63.25% | 5.89% | 11.21% | 15.56% |
| 2018 | 66.76% | 4.78% | 10.73% | 15.04% |
| 2019 | 64.47% | 5.63% | 10.91% | 15.63% |
| 2020 | 60.53% | 5.30% | 11.32% | 16.82% |
| 2021 | 59.35% | 5.94% | 12.59% | 16.37% |
Masseuse wage gap by race
According to our data, white masseuses have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian masseuses have the lowest average salary at $43,991.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,343 |
| White | $54,114 |
| Black or African American | $48,638 |
| Asian | $43,991 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $50,729 |
Average masseuse age
See how the average age of masseuses varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Masseuse 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 |
Masseuse age breakdown
The average age of masseuses is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the masseuse population.
Masseuse age breakdown
| Masseuse Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Masseuse educational attainment
The most common degree for masseuses is bachelor's degree, with 31% of masseuses earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 27% and high school diploma degree at 13%.
- Bachelor's, 31%
- High School Diploma, 27%
- Associate, 13%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 22%
Masseuses by degree level
| Masseuse degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 31% |
| High School Diploma | 27% |
| Associate | 13% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 22% |
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Masseuse wage gap by degree level
According to the data, masseuses with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $54,547 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, masseuses earn a median annual income of $50,514 compared to $50,464 for masseuses with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $50,514 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,547 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $50,464 |
Masseuse employment statistics
Company size where masseuses work
Below, you can see the size of companies where masseuses work.
Masseuse jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 20% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 7% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 7% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 27% |
Masseuse turnover and employment statistics
Masseuse unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for masseuses between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Masseuse unemployment rate by year
| Year | Masseuse 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 masseuse tenure
The average masseuse stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 137 masseuses resumes in Zippia's database.
Masseuse tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 25% |
| 1-2 years | 34% |
| 3-4 years | 8% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Masseuse LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of masseuses 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Oral Surgery Assistant | 4.40% | 19,858 |
| Medical Laboratory Technician Assistant | 5.81% | 128,758 |
| Mobile Phlebotomist | 7.76% | 13,734 |
| Certified Medical Transcriptionist | 8.65% | 102,953 |
| Prescription Clerk | 9.41% | 66,325 |
| Veterinarian Assistant | 9.55% | 10,867 |
| Masseuse | 13.02% | - |
Similar masseuse jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Oral Surgery Assistant | 4.40% | 19,858 |
| Medical Laboratory Technician Assistant | 5.81% | 128,758 |
| Mobile Phlebotomist | 7.76% | 13,734 |
| Certified Medical Transcriptionist | 8.65% | 102,953 |
| Prescription Clerk | 9.41% | 66,325 |
| Veterinarian Assistant | 9.55% | 10,867 |
Foreign languages spoken by masseuses
The most common foreign language among masseuses is Swedish at 26.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 20.0% and Russian is the third-most popular at 13.3%.
- Swedish, 26.7%
- Spanish, 20.0%
- Russian, 13.3%
- Portuguese, 6.7%
- German, 6.7%
- Other, 26.6%
Masseuse languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Swedish | 26.7% |
| Spanish | 20.0% |
| Russian | 13.3% |
| Portuguese | 6.7% |
| German | 6.7% |
| Other | 26.6% |