"How long does it take to become a massage therapist in Kansas?"

"Most paths into the massage therapist field take 1 to 5 years, depending on whether you complete a trade school program, a registered apprenticeship, or a combination of both."

"What apprenticeships are available for massage therapists in Kansas?"

"In Kansas, registered apprenticeships are administered through the Kansas Registered Apprenticeship, which works with employers and trade union locals to register programs. See the apprenticeship section above for office contact details."

How to Become A Massage Therapist in Kansas

Q: "How much do massage therapists earn in Kansas?"

"According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data (May 2025), massage therapists in Kansas earned a median annual wage of approximately $49,990. Employment concentration in Kansas is roughly 0.85 of the national average, meaning fewer workers per capita than the U.S. as a whole."

Q: "What is the job outlook for massage therapists in Kansas?"

"Kansas currently employs approximately 780 workers, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 15.4% national employment change for this occupation from 2024 to 2034."

Updated June 8, 2026 | TradeCareerPath Editorial Team

Kansas employs approximately 780 massage therapists according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, with a median annual wage of $49,990 ¹. Nationally, massage therapist employment is projected to grow 15.4% from 2024 to 2034, with about 24,700 openings per year ². This page covers how to become a massage therapist in Kansas, including requirements, training programs, and salary data.

Quick Answers About Becoming A Massage Therapist in Kansas

How do I become a massage therapist in Kansas? Complete a training program or apprenticeship, gain work experience, and meet any state or employer requirements for massage therapists in Kansas.

How long does it take? Most paths take 1 to 5 years depending on whether you choose trade school, an apprenticeship, or a combination of both.

What do massage therapists earn in Kansas? The median annual wage for massage therapists in Kansas is $49,990 according to BLS data. Entry-level wages start around $31,490 and experienced professionals can earn $81,760 or more ¹.

At a Glance

Training paths: trade school, community college, or apprenticeship
Typical timeline: 1 to 5 years depending on the path
Median wage (Kansas): $49,990 per year ¹

Massage Therapist Wages by Metro Area in Kansas

Massage Therapists Wages by Metro Area in Kansas

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025 OES data), massage therapists wages in Kansas vary by metro area.

Metro Area	Employment	Median Annual Wage	Avg. Annual Wage	Entry Level (10th pctile)	Experienced (90th pctile)
Kansas City	650	$55,810	$66,590	$43,480	$101,720
Wichita	200	$46,560	$49,570	$26,060	$73,820
Topeka	60	$48,140	$51,300	$29,950	$66,190
Lawrence	40	$48,880	$52,060	$38,030	$65,100

Wages reflect survey data and vary based on experience, credentials, employer, and local market conditions. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.

Top Metros for Massage therapists in Kansas

The metropolitan areas listed below report the highest massage therapist employment within Kansas according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025).

Metro Area	Employment	Median Annual Wage
Wichita	200	$46,560
Topeka	60	$48,140
Lawrence	40	$48,880

Explore massage therapist programs in Wichita, Topeka, and Lawrence.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the job outlook for massage therapists in Kansas? Kansas currently employs approximately 780 massage therapists ¹. Nationally, massage therapist employment is projected to grow 15.4% from 2024 to 2034 ².

What training programs are available in Kansas? Options include trade schools, community colleges, and apprenticeship programs. Use the school finder above to search for accredited programs in Kansas.

How much do massage therapists earn in Kansas compared to the national average? The median annual wage for massage therapists in Kansas is $49,990, which is $7,960 below the national median of $57,950 according to BLS data ¹.

Citations

About this guide: Researched and written by the TradeCareerPath Editorial Team. Our editorial team researches and sources every trade school and career guide using federal labor and education data, including BLS OEWS and Employment Projections, DOL apprenticeship records, IPEDS, College Scorecard, and state licensing boards. We follow the editorial standards documented at /editorial-policy/.

References

Bureau of Labor Statistics - Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics: https://www.bls.gov/oes/ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎
Bureau of Labor Statistics - Employment Projections: https://www.bls.gov/emp/ ↩︎ ↩︎

Data sources

Figures on this page are sourced from the federal and state datasets below. Methodology: how we rank and source data.

Data	Provider	Vintage
Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	May 2025
Employment Projections	U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics	2024-2034
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System	National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)	2024
College Scorecard (school-level outcomes)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release
College Scorecard (field-of-study earnings)	U.S. Department of Education	latest release (updated 2026-06-12)
Occupational licensing requirements	CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2026-02-22)
Registered apprenticeship programs	CareerOneStop / Apprenticeship.gov (U.S. Department of Labor)	latest release (updated 2025-10-25)
O*NET occupation profiles (skills, tasks, tools, job zones)	U.S. Department of Labor (O*NET / Employment & Training Admin.)	O*NET 29.1 (updated 2026-06-13)