Massage Therapists Salary in Georgia

Massage therapists in Georgia earn the most in Savannah (average $72,480 a year) and the least in Atlanta ($53,170), across the 4 Georgia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the massage therapists average at $54,950 and the median at $50,820 for 1,700 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $63,830.

Massage Therapists average salary by city in Georgia

Savannah$72,480
Athens$68,030
Augusta$61,590
Atlanta$53,170

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Savannah	$72,480	$67,470	$45,880	$56,951	95
Athens	$68,030	$73,330	$54,100	$54,043	93
Augusta	$61,590	$58,800	$47,770	$49,343	92
Atlanta	$53,170	$48,610	$33,740	$42,997	100

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Massage Therapists salary in other states

Massage Therapists salary by city and state

More about pay in Georgia

Sources and how to read this page

Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 31-9011.
U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.

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