Starting Salaries for Massage Therapists
One of the first things people want to know when researching a career in massage is how much are the starting salaries for massage therapists and how much can you make as a massage therapist? The answer is as much or as little as you want! The question also really should be how much do you want to make as a massage therapist and start figuring out how you will go about creating the for yourself. Since most massage therapists actually start their own businesses, the statistics gathered at most job websites are really inaccurate. The other thing is that most massage therapists also only work 20-25 hours a week which is considered full time work for a massage therapist because of the physical and mental demands of the work. Many massage therapists are hired as independent contractors meaning they work at a place like a chiropractors office and they chiropractor may send them clients but they are are paid a percentage of the fee for massage or they pay rent at the chiropractors office which will usually be a higher fee than just rent so they report their income in the self-employed category not as an employee. So how much can you make as a massage therapist? It really depends more on you and your ability to find or create a job for yourself. In general, starting salaries for massage therapist are very low. They usually get paid $12-$15 an hour and that is only when they are actually doing a massage session. If there isn't a client, they are usually paid minimum wage and are required to clean and do other duties around the office. An experienced massage therapist or a self-confident massage therapist can make more like $30-$45 an hour and more. To make that amount you have to be able to show the employer how you can help make the massage business (whatever it is) more successful by getting clients to come back each week or getting them to refer their friends and family members.
To find out more about starting salaries for massage therapists and how much a massage therapist REALLY can make you can read more of the articles below and Purchase my Ebook - "The Massage Career Guide - The Truth About Becoming a Massage Therapist" which will also give you other insights into the profession to help you decide if you are ready for the challenge and excitement of becoming a massage therapist. Resources:ABMP -(Associated Massage and Bodywork Professionals) Professional Metrics Section -Starting Salaries for Massage Therapists || FAQ's || Career Guides || Websites || Supervision || About Me ||
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