Massage Therapist

Why Study Massage Therapist at LSC?

The Massage Therapist Program prepares the graduate for a career in massage. The graduate therapist is able to conduct a thorough assessment of clients, create a treatment plan, implement the treatment plan, and observe the client’s response to the treatment. Therapeutic massage, as well as many specialty techniques are used. Documentation is done to record session information, and treatment’s effects on the body. Career development, including the creation of a business plan, is taught. Therapists may find opportunities to work in a variety of settings, from running their own business, to working in wellness/fitness centers, clinical environments, and spas.

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$79K

$37/hr

Median annual salary/wage for
Massage Therapists
in Duluth, MN Area

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18%

Projected job growth
in the next decade

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147K

Massage Therapists are currently employed

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Skills for Massage Therapists

In order of importance

Speaking
Talking to others.
Importance: 66/100
Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.
Importance: 66/100
Service Orientation
Looking for ways to help people.
Importance: 56/100
Social Perceptiveness
Understanding people's reactions.
Importance: 56/100
Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.
Importance: 53/100
Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.
Importance: 50/100
Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.
Importance: 50/100
Complex Problem Solving
Noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it.
Importance: 50/100
Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.
Importance: 50/100
Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.
Importance: 50/100
Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.
Importance: 50/100
Time Management
Managing your time and the time of other people.
Importance: 47/100
Learning Strategies
Using the best training or teaching strategies for learning new things.
Importance: 44/100
Coordination
Changing what is done based on other people's actions.
Importance: 35/100
Instructing
Teaching people how to do something.
Importance: 31/100
Systems Evaluation
Measuring how well a system is working and how to improve it.
Importance: 31/100
Systems Analysis
Figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it.
Importance: 28/100
Persuasion
Talking people into changing their minds or their behavior.
Importance: 25/100
Negotiation
Bringing people together to solve differences.
Importance: 25/100
Mathematics
Using math to solve problems.
Importance: 25/100
Technology Design
Making equipment and technology useful for customers.
Importance: 19/100
Science
Using scientific rules and strategies to solve problems.
Importance: 19/100
Management of Personnel Resources
Selecting and managing the best workers for a job.
Importance: 19/100
Quality Control Analysis
Testing how well a product or service works.
Importance: 19/100
Management of Material Resources
Managing equipment and materials.
Importance: 16/100
Operations Analysis
Figuring out what a product or service needs to be able to do.
Importance: 16/100
Troubleshooting
Figuring out what is causing equipment, machines, wiring, or computer programs to not work.
Importance: 10/100
Management of Financial Resources
Making spending decisions and keeping track of what is spent.
Importance: 10/100
Operations Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or display screens to make sure a machine is working.
Importance: 10/100

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Knowledge for Massage Therapists

In order of importance

Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Importance: 90/100
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Importance: 58/100
Biology
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
Importance: 58/100
Psychology
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Importance: 57/100
Medicine and Dentistry
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
Importance: 52/100
Sales and Marketing
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
Importance: 50/100
Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Importance: 50/100
Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Importance: 43/100
Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Importance: 42/100
Law and Government
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
Importance: 42/100
Administrative
Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
Importance: 42/100
Economics and Accounting
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
Importance: 41/100
Therapy and Counseling
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
Importance: 41/100
Sociology and Anthropology
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures, and their history and origins.
Importance: 38/100
Communications and Media
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
Importance: 34/100
Philosophy and Theology
Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.
Importance: 28/100
Personnel and Human Resources
Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
Importance: 26/100
Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Importance: 23/100
Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Importance: 17/100
Physics
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub-atomic structures and processes.
Importance: 16/100
Chemistry
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
Importance: 16/100
Telecommunications
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
Importance: 15/100
Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
Importance: 14/100
Foreign Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.
Importance: 13/100
Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Importance: 11/100
Design
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Importance: 6/100
History and Archeology
Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
Importance: 6/100
Transportation
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
Importance: 5/100
Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Importance: 5/100
Building and Construction
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
Importance: 5/100
Geography
Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
Importance: 3/100
Fine Arts
Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
Importance: 3/100

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Physical Abilities for Massage Therapists

In order of importance

Dynamic Strength
Exercising for a long time without your muscles getting tired.
Importance: 69/100
Trunk Strength
Using your lower back and stomach.
Importance: 69/100
Oral Expression
Communicating by speaking.
Importance: 66/100
Oral Comprehension
Listening and understanding what people say.
Importance: 66/100
Manual Dexterity
Holding or moving items with your hands.
Importance: 63/100
Multilimb Coordination
Using your arms and/or legs together while sitting, standing, or lying down.
Importance: 60/100
Problem Sensitivity
Noticing when problems happen.
Importance: 60/100
Extent Flexibility
Bending, stretching, twisting, or reaching with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Importance: 56/100
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Keeping your arm or hand steady.
Importance: 53/100
Written Expression
Communicating by writing.
Importance: 53/100
Speech Clarity
Speaking clearly.
Importance: 53/100
Stamina
Exercising for a long time without getting out of breath.
Importance: 53/100
Written Comprehension
Reading and understanding what is written.
Importance: 53/100
Selective Attention
Paying attention to something without being distracted.
Importance: 53/100
Finger Dexterity
Putting together small parts with your fingers.
Importance: 53/100
Deductive Reasoning
Using rules to solve problems.
Importance: 53/100
Static Strength
Lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying.
Importance: 50/100
Inductive Reasoning
Making general rules or coming up with answers from lots of detailed information.
Importance: 50/100
Speech Recognition
Recognizing spoken words.
Importance: 50/100
Near Vision
Seeing details up close.
Importance: 50/100
Information Ordering
Ordering or arranging things.
Importance: 47/100
Fluency of Ideas
Coming up with lots of ideas.
Importance: 44/100
Originality
Creating new and original ideas.
Importance: 44/100
Category Flexibility
Grouping things in different ways.
Importance: 44/100
Time Sharing
Doing two or more things at the same time.
Importance: 31/100
Flexibility of Closure
Seeing hidden patterns.
Importance: 31/100
Wrist-Finger Speed
Making fast, simple, repeated movements of your fingers, hands, and wrists.
Importance: 31/100
Far Vision
Seeing details that are far away.
Importance: 28/100
Memorization
Remembering words, numbers, pictures, or steps.
Importance: 28/100
Speed of Closure
Quickly knowing what you are looking at.
Importance: 28/100
Mathematical Reasoning
Choosing the right type of math to solve a problem.
Importance: 25/100
Gross Body Equilibrium
Keeping your balance or staying upright.
Importance: 25/100
Control Precision
Quickly changing the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat.
Importance: 25/100
Perceptual Speed
Quickly comparing groups of letters, numbers, pictures, or other things.
Importance: 25/100
Visualization
Imagining how something will look after it is moved around or changed.
Importance: 25/100
Number Facility
Adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing.
Importance: 22/100
Explosive Strength
Jumping, sprinting, or throwing something.
Importance: 22/100
Depth Perception
Deciding which thing is closer or farther away from you, or deciding how far away it is from you.
Importance: 22/100
Dynamic Flexibility
Quickly and repeatedly bending, stretching, twisting, or reaching out with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Importance: 22/100
Gross Body Coordination
Moving your arms, legs, and mid-section together while your whole body is moving.
Importance: 19/100
Visual Color Discrimination
Noticing the difference between colors, including shades and brightness.
Importance: 19/100
Auditory Attention
Paying attention to one sound while there are other distracting sounds.
Importance: 16/100
Hearing Sensitivity
Telling the difference between sounds.
Importance: 16/100
Speed of Limb Movement
Quickly moving your arms and legs.
Importance: 13/100
Spatial Orientation
Knowing where things are around you.
Importance: 6/100
Response Orientation
Quickly deciding if you should move your hand, foot, or other body part.
Importance: 6/100
Reaction Time
Quickly moving your hand, finger, or foot based on a sound, light, picture or other command.
Importance: 3/100

The O*NET database contains a rich set of variables that describe work and worker characteristics, including skill requirements.

Occupation data (titles, sample titles, descriptions, daily work activities, knowledge, skills, abilities, tasks, related occupations, technologies and tools, and work values) come from the O*NET 29.0 Database (www.onetcenter.org/database.html) by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 (creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. Current as of October 2024.

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The Massage Therapist Program Guide is a tool to help you map out how to successfully get your degree at Lake Superior College.

View approximate total tuition and fees for MN residents to complete this degree.

This program may be completed in 1 year if prerequisites are complete.

This program has additional entry requirements.

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Paying for College

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Minnesota State Colleges$6,444

Minnesota State Universities$10,643

University of Minnesota$14,928

Minnesota Private Colleges and Universities$44,928

*Based on average 2025-26 tuition and fees. For the exact costs, contact the institution that interests you. Does not include room and board.

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Program Participation Requirements

Qualified applicants should be aware that program class sizes are limited, which may delay acceptance into the program.

You may be required to complete additional (or less) coursework, dependent upon the results of your Computerized Placement Test (CPT) and/or previous coursework completed or certifications awarded.

All courses on the planner need to be completed with a grade of “C” or better to progress into the next semester.

Pre-program Requirements

Successful entry into this program requires a specific level of skill in the areas of English, mathematics, and reading. Program entry will depend, in part, on meeting the prerequisites listed below:

English/Reading:

College level reading skill, OR
Completion of ENGL 0950 or READ 0950, which may not be taken concurrently with Semester 1 coursework, OR
ENGL 0955 or READ 0955, which may not be taken concurrently with Semester 1 coursework, OR
Equivalent transfer course or higher.

There are other ways to qualify. Visit Course Placement to find out more.

NOTE: You will need to submit all required health information, including current immunizations and a current negative Tuberculosis (TB) screening. Current certification in American Heart Association: BLS Healthcare Provider or American Red Cross: BLS/CPR for Healthcare Providers is required for all clinical courses. ALTH 1430 will satisfy this requirement.

Background Study approval is required from the State of Minnesota.

Required Courses

*Courses may require a prerequisite. Refer to the course outline or check with an advisor.

Program Outcomes

Knowledge and ability to observe and assess the client’s musculoskeletal, connective tissue and lymphatic systems
Propose and implement a treatment plan based on the client’s goals
Observe and document the client’s response to the treatment
Produce a comprehensive personalized business plan for starting, managing and promoting a massage practice
Demonstrate comfort with ethical issues of running a business and massage as a touch-based profession
Demonstrate the ability to adapt massage techniques to pregnant, infant, athletic, and medically fragile populations
Apply hot stone, lymphatic facilitation, neuromuscular retraining, and Reflexology techniques
Demonstrate self-awareness and the theoretical understanding of how to prevent therapist injury and burnout
Recognize massage contraindications and cautions
Complete 768 hours of instruction, at least 125 of which are Supervised Clinical Instruction

Program Approval

Lake Superior College massage therapist graduates are approved to take the board exam. The Lake Superior College massage program is also approved for credit by the Minnesota State University and College System.

Program Format

Our 36 credit massage program is one classic school year with no prerequisites. All classes are in person, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and about 2:30 p.m. depending on the day. Courses start in the Fall Semester and students graduate the following May, taking 18 credits a semester. A qualifying CPR certificate is required to participate in the Student clinic.

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Course	Title	Credits
Semester 1
Close Dialog MTP 1004 Massage Therapy Pathology This course covers the pathophysiology of the major body systems and organs in-depth as they apply to massage therapy. Mental health is also discussed in relationship to appropriate care by the massage therapist. Universal precautions are covered. The rol MTP 1004	Close Dialog MTP 1004 Massage Therapy Pathology This course covers the pathophysiology of the major body systems and organs in-depth as they apply to massage therapy. Mental health is also discussed in relationship to appropriate care by the massage therapist. Universal precautions are covered. The rol Massage Therapy Pathology	4
Close Dialog MTP 1026 Basic Therapeutic Massage This course covers the skills and techniques required to provide basic therapeutic massage, also known as general relaxation massage. Proper body and hand mechanics, draping procedures, hygiene, and equipment set up and care are included along with the hi MTP 1026	Close Dialog MTP 1026 Basic Therapeutic Massage This course covers the skills and techniques required to provide basic therapeutic massage, also known as general relaxation massage. Proper body and hand mechanics, draping procedures, hygiene, and equipment set up and care are included along with the hi Basic Therapeutic Massage	4
Close Dialog MTP 1028 Massage Therapy Clinical Preparation This course provides students with the hands-on skills required to participate in Massage Therapy Student Clinic. Professional best practices and procedures are taught, including charting, professional communication, culturally sensitive professional prac MTP 1028	Close Dialog MTP 1028 Massage Therapy Clinical Preparation This course provides students with the hands-on skills required to participate in Massage Therapy Student Clinic. Professional best practices and procedures are taught, including charting, professional communication, culturally sensitive professional prac Massage Therapy Clinical Preparation	2
Close Dialog MTP 1030 Massage Therapy Anatomy I, Physiology, and Kinesiology This course is an in-depth study of the structure and function of the human organ systems as they apply to massage therapy. All organ systems are covered with special emphasis on the muscular, skeletal, lymphatic and integumentary systems. This course als MTP 1030	Close Dialog MTP 1030 Massage Therapy Anatomy I, Physiology, and Kinesiology This course is an in-depth study of the structure and function of the human organ systems as they apply to massage therapy. All organ systems are covered with special emphasis on the muscular, skeletal, lymphatic and integumentary systems. This course als Massage Therapy Anatomy I, Physiology, and Kinesiology	4
Close Dialog MTP 1035 Ethics, Communication, and Professionalism in Massage Therapy This course covers professional and ethical behavior and standards, as well as scope of legal practice as it applies to massage therapy. Course topics covered include professional norms and ethical codes of conduct within massage as a touch-based helping MTP 1035	Close Dialog MTP 1035 Ethics, Communication, and Professionalism in Massage Therapy This course covers professional and ethical behavior and standards, as well as scope of legal practice as it applies to massage therapy. Course topics covered include professional norms and ethical codes of conduct within massage as a touch-based helping Ethics, Communication, and Professionalism in Massage Therapy	2
Close Dialog MTP 1037 Adjunctive Therapies of the Massage Profession This course covers basic skills, techniques, and therapies that are integrated with the massage profession, but distinct from massage itself. Students learn the safe applications hydrotherapy, cryotherapy, contrast therapy, aromatherapy, and chair massage MTP 1037	Close Dialog MTP 1037 Adjunctive Therapies of the Massage Profession This course covers basic skills, techniques, and therapies that are integrated with the massage profession, but distinct from massage itself. Students learn the safe applications hydrotherapy, cryotherapy, contrast therapy, aromatherapy, and chair massage Adjunctive Therapies of the Massage Profession	1
Close Dialog MTP 1039 Massage Therapy Awareness and Injury Prevention I This course teaches the importance of self-awareness and self-care in preparation for a career in massage therapy with an emphasis on ergonomic movement. Stretches and exercises aimed at increasing personal body awareness and preventing physical injury ar MTP 1039	Close Dialog MTP 1039 Massage Therapy Awareness and Injury Prevention I This course teaches the importance of self-awareness and self-care in preparation for a career in massage therapy with an emphasis on ergonomic movement. Stretches and exercises aimed at increasing personal body awareness and preventing physical injury ar Massage Therapy Awareness and Injury Prevention I	1
Semester 2
Close Dialog MTP 1054 Eastern Healing and Modality Overview This course covers the history and philosophical approach of the Eastern healing models that impact the massage profession. Systems covered include traditional Chinese medicine as relates to bodywork, Ayurvedic traditions and their influence on the wester MTP 1054	Close Dialog MTP 1054 Eastern Healing and Modality Overview This course covers the history and philosophical approach of the Eastern healing models that impact the massage profession. Systems covered include traditional Chinese medicine as relates to bodywork, Ayurvedic traditions and their influence on the wester Eastern Healing and Modality Overview	1
Close Dialog MTP 1044 Massage Therapy Anatomy II This course covers the human musculoskeletal system, to deepen anatomical knowledge needed for mastery of advanced therapeutic massage techniques. All bones in the body and bony landmarks palpable during massage therapy are covered. Skeletal muscles palpa MTP 1044	Close Dialog MTP 1044 Massage Therapy Anatomy II This course covers the human musculoskeletal system, to deepen anatomical knowledge needed for mastery of advanced therapeutic massage techniques. All bones in the body and bony landmarks palpable during massage therapy are covered. Skeletal muscles palpa Massage Therapy Anatomy II	3
Close Dialog MTP 1045 Advanced Therapeutic Massage The theory, techniques, and applications of advanced therapeutic massage are taught including anatomically specific work on the muscles and fascia in each area of the body. Techniques taught include Trigger Point Therapy, cross fiber friction, and myofasc MTP 1045	Close Dialog MTP 1045 Advanced Therapeutic Massage The theory, techniques, and applications of advanced therapeutic massage are taught including anatomically specific work on the muscles and fascia in each area of the body. Techniques taught include Trigger Point Therapy, cross fiber friction, and myofasc Advanced Therapeutic Massage	4
Close Dialog MTP 1051 Specialty Sessions in Massage Therapy This course covers the skills and techniques required to complete specialized sessions currently relevant in the field of massage. Students will also learn the modifications and considerations needed to apply massage therapy appropriately with clients who MTP 1051	Close Dialog MTP 1051 Specialty Sessions in Massage Therapy This course covers the skills and techniques required to complete specialized sessions currently relevant in the field of massage. Students will also learn the modifications and considerations needed to apply massage therapy appropriately with clients who Specialty Sessions in Massage Therapy	4
Close Dialog MTP 1053 Massage Therapy Student Clinic This class entails seeing clients from the public in the student clinic as a massage therapist, participating in outreach activities, as well as completing shifts as a clinical assistant in support of the smooth functioning of our clinic. Professional beh MTP 1053	Close Dialog MTP 1053 Massage Therapy Student Clinic This class entails seeing clients from the public in the student clinic as a massage therapist, participating in outreach activities, as well as completing shifts as a clinical assistant in support of the smooth functioning of our clinic. Professional beh Massage Therapy Student Clinic	2
Close Dialog MTP 1059 Massage Therapy Awareness and Injury Prevention II This course continues teaching the importance of self-awareness and self-care for the massage therapist. Skills addressing personal injury prevention, burn-out prevention, stress management, and personal resiliency are expanded. This course also covers ho MTP 1059	Close Dialog MTP 1059 Massage Therapy Awareness and Injury Prevention II This course continues teaching the importance of self-awareness and self-care for the massage therapist. Skills addressing personal injury prevention, burn-out prevention, stress management, and personal resiliency are expanded. This course also covers ho Massage Therapy Awareness and Injury Prevention II	1
Close Dialog MTP 1060 Successful Career Development for Massage Practitioners This course covers the principles of massage therapy as a business. Topics include strategic business planning, time management, barriers to success, and marketing, including client retention. Development of a business plan and marketing material, such as MTP 1060	Close Dialog MTP 1060 Successful Career Development for Massage Practitioners This course covers the principles of massage therapy as a business. Topics include strategic business planning, time management, barriers to success, and marketing, including client retention. Development of a business plan and marketing material, such as Successful Career Development for Massage Practitioners	3
Total:	36

Massage Therapist

Why Study Massage Therapist at LSC?

Career Information

Is Health Science right for you?

$79K

$37/hr

18%

147K

Median Annual Salary/Wage Earnings for Massage Therapists

the United States

$58K

$27/hr

Minnesota

$76K

$36/hr

Duluth, MN Area

$79K

$37/hr

Projected 10-Year Job Growth for Massage Therapists

the United States

18%

Minnesota

18%

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Estimated Employment:

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