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Job Growth

Employment for massage therapists is expected to increase 22% from 2016 to 2026.
—US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics

Massage Therapist was ranked the 5th fastest-growing job in the USA by 24/7 Wall Street in 2012.
—USA Today Article September 2013

Employment Opportunities

Licensed Massage Therapists(LMT's) work in:

• day spas
• cruise ships
• world-class resorts and hotels
• chiropractic clinics
• wellness centers
• pain management centers
• physicians’ offices
• hospitals
• corporations
• their own homes and perform both medical and relaxation/theraputic massag.

Earning Power

In 2018, the median annual income for a massage therapist was $41,420.
—US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics

According to the AMTA, the average hourly wage for massage therapists (including tips) is $58 per hour.
—AMTA Survey, 2017

Be Your Own Boss

Flexible hours. Control the hours you want to work. Work for a variety of businesses.

#1 of Top 10 Careers for 2011

“According to the U.S. Labor Dept., this field is projected to grow in demand as baby boomers age and people of all generations recognize the physical and mental health benefits associated with massage therapy.”
—Bloomberg / Business Week

• AMTA estimates that in 2017 massage therapy was a 16 billion dollar industry.
• Between July 2016 and July 2017, almost 19% of adult Americans had a massage at least once in the last 12 months.

‐AMTA Survey, 2017

Massage and Health Care

• Of the adult Americans who have received a massage between July 2016 and July 2017, 49% got their massage for health reasons.
• In July 2017, over 50 million American adults had discussed massage therapy with their doctors or health care providers.
• Nearly half of massage therapists (54%) indicate they receive referrals from health care professionals every 6 months.
  —AMTA Survey, 2017
• The number of hospitals offering massage therapy has increased by 30% in the last two years.
  —AMTA Survey, 2007
• Between July 2016 and July 2017 roughly 47.1-59.9 million Adult Americans (18%) has a massage at least once.
  AMTA Survey, 2017

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