Massage Therapists pay range in San Juan
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,710 a year or less, while the top 10% make $54,610 or more. The middle half of massage therapists in San Juan earn between $24,620 and $30,790.
- $24K10th
- $25K25th
- $30KMedian
- $31K75th
- $55K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $33,510 | $2,792 | $16.11 |
| Median | $29,770 | $2,481 | $14.31 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $24,620 | $2,052 | $11.84 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $30,790 | $2,566 | $14.80 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Massage Therapists pay in San Juan vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Massage therapists in San Juan earn 5% more than the Puerto Rico average ($31,780) and 48% less than the U.S. average ($63,830). At the median the gap is -49% against the U.S. median of $58,450.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan | $33,510 | $29,770 | $23,710 | $54,610 | 60 |
| Puerto Rico | $31,780 | $29,000 | $23,020 | $54,610 | 80 |
| United States | $63,830 | $58,450 | $33,640 | $100,200 | 98,790 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Is San Juan a good place for massage therapists? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in San Juan ($29,440). A typical home costs $138,700, or 4.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Massage Therapists salary in nearby metro areas
- Miami, FL$52,120
- Port St. Lucie, FL$53,360
- Naples, FL$61,690
- Sebastian, FL$55,760
- Palm Bay, FL$54,070
- Fort Myers, FL$57,750
Highest-paying cities for massage therapists
Fairbanks, AK pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($116,560).
- Fairbanks, AK$116,560
- Kahului, HI$101,690
- Seattle, WA$92,510
- Salem, OR$91,630
- Manchester, NH$87,500
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Massage Therapists salary in San Juan: questions
How much do massage therapists make an hour in San Juan?
$16.11 an hour on average, and $14.31 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level massage therapists salary in San Juan?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $23,710 a year and the 25th percentile is $24,620, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do massage therapists earn more in San Juan than elsewhere?
The average here is 48% less than the U.S. average for this job ($63,830).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 31-9011; area San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR (41980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.9%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Census median home value (Zillow does not cover this metro). Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.14, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.14).
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