Massage Therapists Salary in Missouri

Massage therapists in Missouri earn the most in Springfield (average $74,930 a year) and the least in St. Louis ($65,010), across the 3 Missouri metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the massage therapists average at $67,760 and the median at $62,050 for 1,500 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $63,830.

Massage Therapists average salary by city in Missouri

Springfield$74,930
Kansas City$66,590
St. Louis$65,010

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Springfield	$74,930	$66,150	$57,220	$58,959	89
Kansas City	$66,590	$55,810	$49,870	$52,818	93
St. Louis	$65,010	$59,020	$47,760	$51,647	95

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; the 1% earnings tax applies to people who live or work in Kansas City or St. Louis itself, not in the suburbs. 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 Missouri

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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