Massage therapists are in high demand! The rate of employment in massage therapy has not only increased, but more and more spas and massage clinics are looking to higher licensed massage therapists. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects massage therapy employment to grow roughly 20% by the year 2020, which is great news for future massage students earning their degree. Let’s take a look at the average salaries of massage therapists.
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The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the median annual wage for massage therapists was $35,830 in 2011. The top ten percent of those massage therapists made approximately $69,070 in 2011, while the bottom percent made roughly $18,300. Renaissance College-Massage Program educates students to become the best in the business by learning skills and techniques from skilled massage therapists.
To earn your massage therapy license, massage therapists are required to complete a formal training program, pass a standard examination, and are required to have a certain amount of practice hours. No need to stress! Renaissance College-Massage Program will be with you every step of the way to help you succeed in massage therapy!