Massage Therapists pay in New Jersey
$53,420avg. a year
$25.68 an hour · 2,890 employed
Massage Therapists in New Jersey earn an average of $53,420 a year. That is $10,410 (16%) less than the U.S. average of $63,830. The best-paying metro area is Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ at $68,380.
$50,150Median pay
$25.68Average hourly
+15%Avg. pay since 2020
#43Of 49 states + D.C.
Top-paying New Jersey metro areas
Average pay for massage therapists by metro area. Swipe to see all 4.
1240 jobs
Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ
$68,380
$32.87 an hour
21,500 jobs
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
$65,530
$31.50 an hour
35,420 jobs
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
$61,880
$29.75 an hour
4170 jobs
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ
$55,880
$26.86 an hour
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Massage Therapists pay in New Jersey, charted
Pay over time
New Jersey, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where New Jersey massage therapists work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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New Jersey vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $63,830 | $30.69 |
| New Jersey | $53,420 | $25.68 |
| New York | $67,860 | $32.63 |
| Delaware | $63,340 | $30.45 |
| Pennsylvania | $62,910 | $30.25 |
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- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$52,040
- Medical Equipment Preparers$54,150
Average pay, New Jersey, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do massage therapists make in New Jersey?
The average is $53,420 a year, and the median is $50,150. That is $10,410 (16%) less than the U.S. average of $63,830.
What is the hourly wage in New Jersey?
$25.68 an hour on average; the median is $24.11.
Where in New Jersey do they earn the most?
Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ ($68,380), followed by Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD ($65,530). The lowest average among 4 metro areas with data is Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ ($55,880).
How does New Jersey rank?
New Jersey ranks #43 of 50 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 31-9011. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national massage therapists page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.