Massage Therapists
SOC Code: 31-9011 Job Zone 3: Medium Preparation Needed
Perform therapeutic massages of soft tissues and joints. May assist in the assessment of range of motion and muscle strength, or propose client therapy plans.
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Prevailing Wage Levels (National)
DOL/OFLC prevailing wage thresholds for Massage Therapists. Hourly rates x 2,080 = annual.
FY2027 Weighted Lottery Impact
| Level | Lottery Entries | Est. Selection Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Level I (Entry) | 1 entry | ~16% |
| Level II (Qualified) | 2 entries | ~31% |
| Level III (Experienced) | 3 entries | ~45% |
| Level IV (Expert) | 4 entries | ~61% |
Prevailing Wages by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Level I | Level II | Level III | Level IV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Honolulu, HI | $45,136 | $91,187 | $137,238 | $183,290 |
| Kahului-Wailuku, HI | $45,136 | $91,187 | $137,238 | $183,290 |
| Anchorage, AK | $76,232 | $101,462 | $126,693 | $151,923 |
| Alaska nonmetropolitan area | $74,547 | $100,318 | $126,090 | $151,861 |
| Fairbanks-College, AK | $60,778 | $90,168 | $119,558 | $148,949 |
| Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area | $34,570 | $68,640 | $102,731 | $136,802 |
| Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area | $50,731 | $70,720 | $90,730 | $110,718 |
| Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area | $50,731 | $70,720 | $90,730 | $110,718 |
| Burlington-South Burlington, VT | $49,733 | $69,680 | $89,627 | $109,574 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $36,650 | $59,342 | $82,035 | $104,728 |
Key Skills
| Skill | Importance | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Speaking | 3.6 | |
| Active Listening | 3.6 | |
| Service Orientation | 3.2 | |
| Social Perceptiveness | 3.2 | |
| Judgment and Decision Making | 3.1 | |
| Monitoring | 3.0 | |
| Complex Problem Solving | 3.0 | |
| Critical Thinking | 3.0 | |
| Active Learning | 3.0 | |
| Reading Comprehension | 3.0 |
Knowledge Areas
| Knowledge | Importance |
|---|---|
| Customer and Personal Service | 4.6 |
| English Language | 3.3 |
| Biology | 3.3 |
| Psychology | 3.3 |
| Medicine and Dentistry | 3.1 |
| Public Safety and Security | 3.0 |
| Sales and Marketing | 3.0 |
| Administration and Management | 2.7 |
Education Requirements
| Education Level | % of Workers |
|---|---|
| Some college | 73.1% |
| Associate's degree | 11.5% |
| Post-secondary certificate | 7.7% |
| High school diploma | 3.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 3.9% |
Typical Tasks
- Confer with clients about their medical histories and problems with stress or pain to determine how massage will be most helpful.
- Apply finger and hand pressure to specific points of the body.
- Massage and knead muscles and soft tissues of the body to provide treatment for medical conditions, injuries, or wellness maintenance.
- Maintain treatment records.
- Provide clients with guidance and information about techniques for postural improvement and stretching, strengthening, relaxation, and rehabilitative exercises.
- Assess clients' soft tissue condition, joint quality and function, muscle strength, and range of motion.
- Develop and propose client treatment plans that specify which types of massage are to be used.
- Refer clients to other types of therapists when necessary.
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