How much do massage therapists make?

Where can they work? How many hours? Any other info please?How much do massage therapists make?
Massage Therapy is an industry where you can make LOTS of money after a year or two, but until then you'll make very little. The reason for that is that there is a great amount of schooling that is required in order to obtain your licenses. Different states will have vastly different requirements, and most will require that you renew your license or update your schooling yearly. There are many people who think that being a massage therappist is synonomous with being a prostitute, and that's why laws are so strict in many places, to weed out therapists who might agree.





Most therapists make the bulk of their money from the tips left by their clients, and work their way into having a select number of regulars.











The different places you can work include:





hotels


cruise ships


resorts


chiropractor's offices


massage clinics


spas


hospitals


sports teams


large companies


for yourself, as an independent contractor





You can work as many hours as your body allows, but this a very physically strenuous job, as it requires lots of standing, straining and stretching. Most therapists do develop problems with their wrists and ankles at some point.How much do massage therapists make?
the ones that make the most are the ones that give happy endings- they can easily earn hundreds of thousands per year.





otherwise expect to work alot of weekends, be on your feet alot , and the start pay isnt that great





why not look on salary.com which will give you a good idea of the pay for where you live
Depends on what they massage
A good cmt is only going to make what he/ or she can, based on how many massages they are physically able to do in any given day or week. The work is extremely demanding on the back, neck , hands and arms. Keep in mind if you are ill or injured, no work no pay. The average career expectancy for a massage therapist is 7 years. burn out is very high.*


Many work out of day spas which are opening all over. Gyms and health clubs are an options, as well as private practice.