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Employment Percentage
19.64274561
SOC ID
31-9011
SOC Title
Massage Therapists
ONET ID
31-9011.00
ONET Concat ID
31901100
Median Salary
37300.73
Ed Level High School
3.85
Ed Level Certificate
73.080002
Ed Level Some College
7.69
Ed Level Associates
11.54
Ed Level Bachelors
3.85
Ed Level Masters
0
Ed Level Doctors
0
Typical Ed Level
a certificate
Career 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.
Core Tasks
  • Confer with clients about their medical histories and problems with stress or pain to determine how massage will be most helpful.
  • Massage and knead muscles and soft tissues of the body to provide treatment for medical conditions, injuries, or wellness maintenance.
  • Maintain massage areas by restocking supplies or sanitizing equipment.
  • Apply finger and hand pressure to specific points of the body.
  • Develop and propose client treatment plans that specify which types of massage are to be used.
  • Maintain treatment records.
  • Assess clients' soft tissue condition, joint quality and function, muscle strength, and range of motion.
  • Provide clients with guidance and information about techniques for postural improvement and stretching, strengthening, relaxation, and rehabilitative exercises.
  • Treat clients in professional settings or travel to clients' offices and homes.
  • Refer clients to other types of therapists when necessary.
  • Prepare and blend oils and apply the blends to clients' skin.
  • Consult with other health care professionals, such as physiotherapists, chiropractors, physicians, and psychologists, to develop treatment plans for clients.
  • Perform other adjunctive therapies or treatment techniques in addition to massage.
Start Annual Earnings
17912.38
Top Annual Earnings
98895.74
EMSI Career Title Slug
massage-therapist