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What the Therapists Say
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Massage therapy provides a flexible schedule for individuals who want
to work either part time or full time.
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Massage therapy is a versatile profession which allows therapists to
practice throughout the U.S. and many other countries.
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The demand for massage therapists increases every year in both the
medical and clinical settings.
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Massage therapy is a rewarding career that allows therapists to assist
in the quality of health and wellness for others.
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Massage therapy is a profession that establishes a sense of worth and
value for the practitioner.
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Massage therapy training is affordable and only lasts a few months.
What the Statistics Say
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AMTA estimates that in 2010, massage therapy was a $12-17 billion industry.
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It is estimated that there are 280,000 to 320,000 massage therapists and massage school students in the
United States.
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According to the U.S. Department of Labor in 2010, employment for massage therapists is expected to
increase 19 percent from 2008 to 2018, faster than average for all occupations. However, this is one
percentage point lower than their forecast in 2006.
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Between July 2009 and July 2010, roughly 48 million adult Americans (18 percent) had a massage at
least once.
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The economy affected the nunber of people who had a massage from July 2009 to July 2010 (down 4
percentage points from 2008-2009).
Where Can I Expect to Work?
There are numerous environments in which massage therapists may work:
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Private practice clinics and offices
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Hospitals
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Physician's offices and wellness facilities
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Chiropractor's offices and rehabilitation clinics
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Salons, spas, resorts and cruise ships
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Health clubs and fitness centers
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In client homes
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On-site in the workplace
How Much Money Can I Make?
The amount of money one can expect to make in the field of massage therapy
primarily depends upon the region and the population of that area. However,
massage therapists through the state average anywhere from $15 to $65 per
hour. A beginning therapist may average a total of 15 to 25 clients per
week, grossing around $20,000 to $25,000 per year. Well-established therapists
who average between 30 to 35 clients per week may gross anywhere from $45,000
to $55,000 annually.
- In 2010, the average annual income for a massage therapist (including tips) who provides approximately 15 hours of massage per week was estimated to be $31,980, compared to $37,123 for 2009. The reduction in income reflects both a decrease in the number of average hours worked and lower numbers for consumer use of massage in 2010.
- While massage therapists work in a variety of work environments, sole practitioners account for the largest percentage of practicing therapists (65 percent). Thirty-nine percent work at least part of their time at a client's home/business/corporate setting or their home, 26 percent in a spa setting and 25 percent in a healthcare setting.
- Nearly three-fourths (73 percent) started practicing massage therapy as a second career.
- Forty-seven percent of massage therapists say they would like to work more hours of massage than they presently do.
- More than half of massage therapists (57 percent) also earn income working in another profession.
- Of those massage therapists who earn income working in another profession 23 percent practice other form of bodywork, while 22 percent work in education and 18 percent work in healthcare.
Reasons to
Choose American University of Massage Therapy
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