Most massage projects cost between $50.00 and $150 per session, with a typical price near $80.00. Prices vary by state and city, so the range below is a planning guide rather than a quote.
Typical massage cost
$50.00 – $150
per session · typical $80.00
A general planning range, not a quotation.
Massage cost breakdown
- Swedish massage (60 min)$60.00 – $120typical $80.00
- Deep tissue (60 min)$70.00 – $150typical $100
- Corporate/sports massage (30 min)$40.00 – $80.00typical $60.00
What Massage Therapy costs
A typical one-hour massage ranges from $50–$150, with $80–$100 common for a licensed therapist. Prices vary by modality, location, and therapist experience. Tips are extra, usually 15–20%.
Costs by state
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Alberta
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- British Columbia
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Manitoba
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Brunswick
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Northwest Territories
- Nova Scotia
- Nunavut
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Ontario
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Prince Edward Island
- Quebec
- Rhode Island
- Saskatchewan
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
- Yukon
Frequently asked questions
How much should I pay for a massage?
Expect $60–$120 for a 60-minute massage, with $80–$100 typical. Prices are higher in cities and for specialized modalities like deep tissue.
What affects massage cost?
Length, modality, therapist credentials, and location. Add-ons like hot stones or aromatherapy increase the price. Mobile massage costs more.
How can I get cheaper massages?
Book with a student clinic, use membership discounts, or buy packages. Also, consider chair massage or shorter sessions.