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Massage Therapist Salary in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

The median massage therapist salary in Winston-Salem, NC is $42,880 per year, which is 14% below the national median and 6.5% below the North Carolina state average.

City Median

$42,880

vs State Avg

$-2,991

vs National

$-6,980

Cost of Living

86%

Massage Therapist Salary in Winston-Salem by Experience

In Winston-Salem, an entry-level massage therapist earns around $25,800, while experienced professionals earn up to $70,520 per year. The local cost of living index is 86% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)

$25,800

$-4,200 vs national

Mid Level (3-7 yrs)

$43,860

$-7,140 vs national

Senior Level (8+ yrs)

$70,520

$-11,480 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Winston-Salem, NC

Percentile	Winston-Salem	NC State	National
10th Percentile	$24,080	$25,760	$28,000
25th Percentile	$30,960	$33,120	$36,000
Median (50th)	$42,880	$45,871	$49,860
75th Percentile	$58,480	$62,560	$68,000
90th Percentile	$75,680	$80,960	$88,000

Massage Therapist Salary in Other North Carolina Cities

How to Become a Massage Therapist in Winston-Salem

Education

Most massage therapist positions require a postsecondary nondegree award. Winston-Salem and the surrounding North Carolina 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 Winston-Salem may vary based on local industry and population growth.