Registered massage therapist demographics and statistics in the US
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Registered massage therapist gender statistics
79.0% of registered massage therapists are women and 21.0% of registered massage therapists are men.
- Female, 79.0%
- Male, 21.0%
Registered massage therapist gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 79.0% |
| Male | 21.0% |
Registered massage therapist gender pay gap
Women earn 90¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$50,918
Female income
$45,695
Registered massage therapist gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in registered massage therapist positions over time. Currently, 79.0% of registered massage therapists are female.
Registered massage therapist gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 18.65% | 81.35% |
| 2011 | 16.15% | 83.85% |
| 2012 | 15.00% | 85.00% |
| 2013 | 18.61% | 81.39% |
| 2014 | 20.21% | 79.79% |
| 2015 | 18.16% | 81.84% |
| 2016 | 18.20% | 81.80% |
| 2017 | 16.91% | 83.09% |
| 2018 | 18.22% | 81.78% |
| 2019 | 17.72% | 82.28% |
| 2020 | 21.83% | 78.17% |
| 2021 | 21.01% | 78.99% |
Registered massage therapist related jobs gender ratio
We compared registered massage therapists 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% |
| Registered Massage Therapist | 21% | 79% |
| Dental Officer | 79% | 21% |
| Donations Attendant | 81% | 19% |
| Delivery Technician | 88% | 12% |
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Registered massage therapist demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among registered massage therapists is White, which makes up 60.9% of all registered massage therapists. Comparatively, 16.6% of registered massage therapists are Hispanic or Latino and 11.0% of registered massage therapists are Asian.
- White, 60.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 16.6%
- Asian, 11.0%
- Black or African American, 6.0%
- Unknown, 5.1%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Registered massage therapist race
| Registered massage therapist race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 60.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.6% |
| Asian | 11.0% |
| Black or African American | 6.0% |
| Unknown | 5.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Registered massage therapist race and ethnicity over time
See how registered massage therapist racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Registered massage therapist race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 74.18% | 3.89% | 5.75% | 13.62% |
| 2011 | 71.87% | 5.13% | 5.58% | 14.70% |
| 2012 | 70.54% | 5.36% | 5.80% | 15.51% |
| 2013 | 70.99% | 5.37% | 5.89% | 14.72% |
| 2014 | 68.59% | 5.14% | 7.21% | 15.58% |
| 2015 | 68.63% | 5.79% | 7.52% | 15.09% |
| 2016 | 66.53% | 6.30% | 7.59% | 16.02% |
| 2017 | 64.84% | 5.94% | 9.66% | 15.83% |
| 2018 | 68.35% | 4.83% | 9.19% | 15.31% |
| 2019 | 66.06% | 5.68% | 9.37% | 15.90% |
| 2020 | 62.13% | 5.34% | 9.78% | 17.09% |
| 2021 | 60.95% | 5.99% | 11.04% | 16.64% |
Registered massage therapist wage gap by race
According to our data, white registered massage therapists have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Asian registered massage therapists have the lowest average salary at $45,493.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,865 |
| White | $54,547 |
| Black or African American | $49,677 |
| Asian | $45,493 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $51,544 |
Average registered massage therapist age
See how the average age of registered massage therapists varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Registered massage therapist 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 |
Registered massage therapist age breakdown
The average age of registered massage therapists is 40+ years years old, representing 51% of the registered massage therapist population.
Registered massage therapist age breakdown
| Registered Massage Therapist Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 51% |
| 30-40 years | 33% |
| 20-30 years | 16% |
Registered massage therapist educational attainment
The most common degree for registered massage therapists is bachelor's degree, with 43% of registered massage therapists earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 28% and associate degree degree at 11%.
- Bachelor's, 43%
- Associate, 28%
- Diploma, 11%
- Master's, 7%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Registered massage therapists by degree level
| Registered massage therapist degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 43% |
| Associate | 28% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| Master's | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Registered massage therapist wage gap by degree level
According to the data, registered massage therapists with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $54,928 annually. With a High School Diploma degree, registered massage therapists earn a median annual income of $51,353 compared to $51,308 for registered massage therapists with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $51,353 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $54,928 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $51,308 |
Registered massage therapist employment statistics
Company size where registered massage therapists work
Below, you can see the size of companies where registered massage therapists work.
Registered massage therapist jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 18% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 9% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 14% |
| > 10,000 employees | 9% |
Registered massage therapist jobs by company type
Employees with the registered massage therapist job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most registered massage therapists prefer to work at private companies over education companies.
Registered massage therapist jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 16% |
| Private | 68% |
| Government | 16% |
Registered massage therapist turnover and employment statistics
Registered massage therapist unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for registered massage therapists between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Registered massage therapist unemployment rate by year
| Year | Registered massage therapist 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 registered massage therapist tenure
The average registered massage therapist stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 154 registered massage therapists resumes in Zippia's database.
Registered massage therapist tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 8% |
| 1-2 years | 22% |
| 3-4 years | 16% |
| 5-7 years | 21% |
| 8-10 years | 7% |
| 11+ years | 25% |
Registered massage therapist LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of registered massage therapists 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Dental Assistant | 4.40% | 31,588 |
| Medical Historian | 5.81% | 69,585 |
| Phlebotomy Externship | 7.76% | 10,289 |
| Certified Medical Transcriptionist | 8.65% | 102,953 |
| Ancillary | 9.41% | 3,569 |
| Laboratory Animal Caretaker | 9.55% | 45,979 |
| Registered Massage Therapist | 13.02% | - |
Similar registered massage therapist jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Lead Dental Assistant | 4.40% | 31,588 |
| Medical Historian | 5.81% | 69,585 |
| Phlebotomy Externship | 7.76% | 10,289 |
| Certified Medical Transcriptionist | 8.65% | 102,953 |
| Ancillary | 9.41% | 3,569 |
| Laboratory Animal Caretaker | 9.55% | 45,979 |
Foreign languages spoken by registered massage therapists
The most common foreign language among registered massage therapists is Swedish at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Spanish at 25.0% and French is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Swedish, 33.3%
- Spanish, 25.0%
- French, 16.7%
- Hindi, 8.3%
- Tagalog, 8.3%
- Other, 8.4%
Registered massage therapist languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Swedish | 33.3% |
| Spanish | 25.0% |
| French | 16.7% |
| Hindi | 8.3% |
| Tagalog | 8.3% |
| Other | 8.4% |