Personal Care & Fitness Aurora, IL Pop. 197,757

Massage Therapist Salary in Aurora, Illinois

The median massage therapist salary in Aurora, IL is $47,367 per year, which is 5% below the national median and 0.0% above the Illinois state average.

City Median
$47,367
vs State Avg
+$0
vs National
$-2,493
Cost of Living
95%

Massage Therapist Salary in Aurora by Experience

In Aurora, an entry-level massage therapist earns around $28,500, while experienced professionals earn up to $77,900 per year. The local cost of living index is 95% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$28,500
$-1,500 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$48,450
$-2,550 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$77,900
$-4,100 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Aurora, IL

Percentile Aurora
10th Percentile $26,600
25th Percentile $34,200
Median (50th) $47,367
75th Percentile $64,600
90th Percentile $83,600

Massage Therapist Salary in Other Illinois Cities

Naperville, IL
$53,849
Pop. 149,540
Chicago, IL
$53,350
Pop. 2,693,976
Springfield, IL
$42,381
Pop. 114,394
Rockford, IL
$40,885
Pop. 148,655

How to Become a Massage Therapist in Aurora

Education

Most massage therapist positions require a postsecondary nondegree award. Aurora and the surrounding Illinois area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

Massage TechniquesAnatomyClient AssessmentCommunicationPhysical StaminaHygiene

Job Outlook

Nationally, massage therapist employment is projected to grow 18% over the next decade (much faster than average). Demand in Aurora may vary based on local industry and population growth.