Here is a list of massage programs in Texas. We’ve also gathered some information on massage therapy careers.

Ever wondered what it’s like to be a massage therapist? Hear a first-hand account by reading the article “A Day in the Life of a Massage Therapist.”

Massage Therapy Career Information

The profession of a massage therapist has changed over the last decade. Many people are now seeking an exciting and rewarding career in this health care field. Therapeutic massage professionals are more clinical in their approach and knowledgeable in their ability to work with soft tissue dysfunction. Consumer demand for massage from massage therapists continues to grow. Between 1998 and 2002, the number of American adults who reported getting a massage from a massage therapist in the previous year doubled, from 8% to 16%.

Possible Job Titles

  • Director of therapy center
  • Faculty member for schools of massage therapy
  • Therapy center owner, employee, or independent contractor
  • Resort or Cruise ship therapist
  • Corporate on-site massage
  • Spa/health club owner, employee, or independent contractor
  • Medical facility therapist employee or independent contractor
  • Chiropractic or Physicians clinic therapist
  • Sports therapist
  • Massage therapist for a Nursing home, Hospital, or Children’s Center

Salary Information

Many full time massage therapists can earn as much as $40,000 to $60,000 per year. However, many individuals in the profession choose to pursue massage as a part time vocation. As a result, average hours per week devoted to massage is approximately 25 hours and median income from the practice of massage therapy is $35,000*.

*According to the ABMP [Associated Bodyworkers and Massage Professionals]

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