Massage Therapists Salary in Kansas

Massage therapists in Kansas earn the most in Lawrence (average $52,060 a year) and the least in Wichita ($49,570), across the 3 Kansas metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the massage therapists average at $56,420 and the median at $49,990 for 780 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $63,830.

Massage Therapists average salary by city in Kansas

Lawrence$52,060
Topeka$51,300
Wichita$49,570

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Lawrence	$52,060	$48,880	$44,760	$41,905	90
Topeka	$51,300	$48,140	$47,490	$41,337	89
Wichita	$49,570	$46,560	$36,280	$40,043	89

*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 Kansas

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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