Average somatic bodywork major salary

Updated September 14, 2023

$52,706

$30,00010%

$52,706Median

$90,00090%

What is the average somatic bodywork major salary in the US?

Somatic bodywork major graduates in America make, on average, $52,706 a year or $25.34 per hour.While the top 10 percent make over $90,000 per year, the bottom 10 percent make under $30,000.Most jobs for somatic bodywork majors are in health care companies and non profits companies.Alaska, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, and Rhode Island have the highest paying jobs for somatic bodywork major graduates.

Best paying cities

$60,866

$60,816

$60,346

Average somatic bodywork salary by company

Somatic bodywork major graduates report their job security as good. But just as in every field, some employers pay higher wages than others.The most abundant employment opportunities for somatic bodywork majors are in health care companies and non profits companies.somatic bodywork major graduates at Pacific College of Oriental Medicine and Favorite Healthcare Staffing report the highest salaries.Also, companies like Swedish Institute and ONR pay somatic bodywork major graduates very well.

Average salary by company

Rank	Company	Zippia score	Average somatic bodywork salary
1	1.Pacific College of Oriental Medicine	3.9	$86,263
2	2.Favorite Healthcare Staffing	4.4	$82,064
3	3.Swedish Institute	4.1	$78,942
4	4.ONR	4.3	$73,952
5	5.Therapy Resources Management	3.6	$72,990
6	6.Amedisys	4.7	$71,825
7	7.Kindred at Home	4.7	$71,544
8	8.TPN	3.7	$70,919
9	9.Encompass Health	4.1	$69,608
10	10.Miller-Motte College	3.5	$69,438
11	11.American Senior Benefits	4.3	$69,039
12	12.PT Solutions	3.9	$68,898
13	13.Arizona School for the Arts	4.3	$68,517
14	14.ProMedica Toledo Hospital	4.5	$67,933
15	15.Reliant Rehabilitation	4.1	$67,343
16	16.Baltimore School for the Arts	4.2	$66,887
17	17.Physicians Group Management	4.5	$66,747
18	18.HealthSource Chiro	3.9	$66,741
19	19.Concept Rehab	4.1	$66,451
20	20.Functional Pathways	4.3	$65,000

Average somatic bodywork major salary by city

Somatic bodywork major graduates in the US make an average salary of $52,706 per year or $25.34 per hour.The top city when it comes to salaries for somatic bodywork majors is Boston, MA at $60,866 per year.The average starting salary in Boston, MA for somatic bodywork major graduates is $34,000.Other top cities with competitive salaries are Manchester, CT, New York, NY, Manchester, NH, Portland, ME, Richmond, CA, and Philadelphia, PA.Some of the states with the best salaries for somatic bodywork majors are Alaska, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, and New Hampshire.Louisiana, Arkansas, and Oklahoma have the lowest wages for somatic bodywork major graduates.

Average salary by location

Rank	City	Average somatic bodywork salary	Salary range
1	Boston, MA	$60,866	$38k $82k
2	Manchester, CT	$60,816	$38k $82k
3	New York, NY	$60,346	$38k $82k
4	Manchester, NH	$59,879	$38k $82k
5	Portland, ME	$59,422	$38k $82k
6	Richmond, CA	$58,505	$38k $82k
7	Philadelphia, PA	$58,075	$38k $82k
8	Baltimore, MD	$56,669	$38k $82k
9	Seattle, WA	$56,643	$38k $82k
10	Portland, OR	$56,253	$38k $82k
11	Washington, DC	$55,986	$38k $82k
12	Grand Rapids, MI	$54,080	$38k $82k
13	Richmond, VA	$53,592	$38k $82k
14	Minneapolis, MN	$53,044	$38k $82k
15	Las Vegas, NV	$52,954	$38k $82k
16	Madison, WI	$52,403	$38k $82k
17	Chicago, IL	$52,165	$38k $82k
18	Columbus, OH	$52,020	$38k $82k
19	Phoenix, AZ	$51,826	$38k $82k
20	Richmond, IN	$51,081	$38k $82k

Average somatic bodywork major salary by state

The darker areas on the map show where somatic bodywork majors earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.

Average salary

Somatic bodywork major average salary by state

State	Average somatic bodywork major salary	Average hourly rate
Alaska	$66,294	$31.87
Massachusetts	$60,941	$29.30
Connecticut	$60,651	$29.16
New York	$60,351	$29.01
Rhode Island	$60,178	$28.93
Vermont	$60,122	$28.90
New Hampshire	$59,951	$28.82
New Jersey	$59,638	$28.67
Maine	$59,186	$28.45
Pennsylvania	$57,683	$27.73
Delaware	$57,603	$27.69
Oregon	$56,483	$27.16
Maryland	$56,262	$27.05
Washington	$56,219	$27.03
California	$55,419	$26.64
Michigan	$55,025	$26.45
Virginia	$53,785	$25.86
Nevada	$53,505	$25.72
North Dakota	$53,089	$25.52
Minnesota	$53,088	$25.52
Wisconsin	$53,021	$25.49
Ohio	$52,963	$25.46
West Virginia	$52,589	$25.28
Arizona	$51,823	$24.91
Illinois	$51,776	$24.89
Idaho	$51,565	$24.79
Indiana	$50,889	$24.47
Montana	$50,569	$24.31
New Mexico	$50,353	$24.21
Iowa	$50,316	$24.19
North Carolina	$50,164	$24.12
South Dakota	$49,914	$24.00
Utah	$49,912	$24.00
Kentucky	$49,584	$23.84
Nebraska	$49,201	$23.65
Texas	$48,981	$23.55
Missouri	$48,831	$23.48
Wyoming	$48,706	$23.42
Hawaii	$48,292	$23.22
Colorado	$47,840	$23.00
Kansas	$47,729	$22.95
Tennessee	$47,684	$22.93
South Carolina	$47,461	$22.82
Mississippi	$47,403	$22.79
Louisiana	$47,296	$22.74
Arkansas	$47,067	$22.63
Oklahoma	$47,061	$22.63
Alabama	$46,898	$22.55
Georgia	$46,375	$22.30
Florida	$45,128	$21.70

Highest paying jobs for somatic bodywork majors

Rank	Job title	Average salary	Open jobs
1	Massage Therapist	$53,934	34,262
2	Massage Therapy Instructor	$53,616	59,425
3	Physical Therapist Assistant	$53,034	80,018
4	Certified Massage Therapist	$50,955	61,567
5	Hospice Massage Therapist	$48,517	47,644
6	Information Systems Technician	$46,345	173,424
7	Physical Therapy Technician	$35,160	66,670
8	Chiropractor Assistant	$32,726	57,019

Salary history for somatic bodywork major graduates

This data shows the national average salary between 2011-2020 among Somatic Bodywork major graduates.

Salaries for related majors

Rank	Major	Average salary	Range
1	Medicine	$106,115	$27k $154k
2	Pharmacy	$76,511	$27k $154k
3	Dental Assisting	$68,269	$27k $154k
4	Occupational Therapy	$64,747	$27k $154k
5	Nursing	$61,445	$27k $154k
6	Physical Therapy	$60,923	$27k $154k
7	Speech-Language Pathology	$60,244	$27k $154k
8	Communication Disorders Sciences	$58,170	$27k $154k
9	Health/Medical Preparatory Programs	$53,733	$27k $154k
10	Nursing Assistants	$52,588	$27k $154k
11	Medical Technician	$52,556	$27k $154k
12	Dietetics	$52,085	$27k $154k
13	Public Health	$51,317	$27k $154k
14	Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science	$50,245	$27k $154k
15	Mental Health Counseling	$48,153	$27k $154k
16	Health Sciences And Services	$47,683	$27k $154k
17	Rehabilitation Science	$46,618	$27k $154k
18	Health And Wellness	$43,051	$27k $154k
19	Health Care Administration	$36,054	$27k $154k
20	Medical Assisting Services	$33,822	$27k $154k