Massage Therapists (31-9011)
Occupation description: 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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Employment and Job Openings
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| Employment | Average annual openings | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 estimate | 2028 projection | Percent change | Labor force exits | Occupation transfers | Total | |
| Alaska | 518 | 560 | 8.1 | 34 | 29 | 67 |
| United States | 159,800 | 195,200 | 0.0 | 11,100 | 9,600 | 24,200 |
Job outlook
- Alaska: Alaska’s employment growth is low with high employment opportunities. Read more.
2019 Wages
| Mean Wage | Wage by Percentile | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | 10th | 25th | Median | 75th | 90th | |
| United States | 22.68 | 10.49 | 14.14 | 20.59 | 28.54 | 38.76 |
| Alaska | 37.06 | 10.26 | 12.15 | 40.31 | 53.48 | 60.83 |
| Anchorage/Mat-Su Area | 36.98 | 10.26 | 11.84 | 39.60 | 53.15 | 60.67 |
| Fairbanks North Star Borough | * | * | 11.84 | * | 53.15 | * |
| Balance of State | 39.99 | 10.65 | 24.31 | 44.42 | 55.44 | 61.72 |
* indicates the estimate is not available, or the hourly wage is greater than $100, or the annual wage is greater than $208,000.
