Massage Therapists Salary in Kentucky

Massage therapists in Kentucky earn the most in Louisville (average $69,700 a year) and the least in Lexington ($68,190), across the 2 Kentucky metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the massage therapists average at $65,060 and the median at $59,790 for 780 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $63,830.

Massage Therapists average salary by city in Kentucky

Louisville$69,700
Lexington$68,190

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Louisville	$69,700	$68,230	$48,910	$54,009	93
Lexington	$68,190	$76,250	$47,470	$52,657	93

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; includes Louisville's local income tax (2.2%). 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 Kentucky

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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