Massage therapist | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Massage therapists manipulate clients' muscles and soft tissues, treat sports injuries, and give relief to people with health issues.

  • Massage and knead muscles and soft tissues of the body to provide treatment for medical conditions, injuries, or wellness maintenance.
  • Confer with clients about their medical histories and problems with stress or pain to determine how massage will be most helpful.
  • Apply finger and hand pressure to specific points of the body.
  • Maintain treatment records.
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Massage therapists typically work around 37 to 39 hours per week.

As a Massage therapist you will typically work freelance / self-employed.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Enterprising — Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.
  • Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical,
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* from ONETonline
Average salary
33,410 GBP *
per year
* data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
Average salary for Massage therapist

  • 33,280 GBP
  • 33,436 GBP
Average salary for part-time Massage therapist
Average salary for full-time Massage therapist

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Salary over time for Massage therapist

Salary for this role has increased over time
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Future outlook for Massage therapists

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Very good outlook
32 000+ jobs available
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Balanced outlook
1% yearly wage growth (on average)
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Very good outlook
21% chance of automation in the future

Massage therapist - Your future job?


Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Massage therapist and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

  • 92% of people in this role have a Bachelor's degree
  • 4% of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent
  • 1% of people in this role have a post-secondary qualification such as a Higher National Diploma

You could take a Level 3 Diploma in Massage or Complementary Therapies.

The Council for Soft Tissue Therapies (GCMT) is the governing body for massage therapy, and it sets the standards for the profession. GCMT suggest you take a course that lasts at least 6 months full time, or 12 months part time.


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Things to highlight for your Massage therapist interview

Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Adaptability/Flexibility Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace. Stress Tolerance Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.

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