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

"The primary New Hampshire license requires approximately 12 hours of qualifying experience, which is roughly 0.0 years of full-time work."

"Do massage therapists need a license in New Hampshire?"

"Yes. New Hampshire requires state-level licensing or registration for massage therapists, administered by the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification. See the licensing section above for credential types and current requirements."

"What apprenticeships are available for massage therapists in New Hampshire?"

"In New Hampshire, registered apprenticeships are administered through the New Hampshire Department of Education - 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 New Hampshire

Q: "How much do massage therapists earn in New Hampshire?"

"According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data (May 2025), massage therapists in New Hampshire earned a median annual wage of approximately $80,360. Employment concentration in New Hampshire is roughly 0.62 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 New Hampshire?"

"New Hampshire currently employs approximately 270 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

New Hampshire massage therapists earn a median annual wage of $80,360 ($38.63/hr) according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data (May 2025), with about 270 workers employed statewide. The state median is approximately 37.5% above the national median of $58,450 for the same occupation.

Key Takeaways

Median annual pay: $80,360 ($38.63/hr)
25th percentile: $65,220 per year
75th percentile: $100,550 per year
Top 10% earn: more than $114,400 per year
Entry-level (bottom 10%): under $36,500 per year
Workers employed in New Hampshire: 270
Versus national median: 37.5% above the U.S. median of $58,450
Job concentration: Location quotient 0.62 - this occupation is less concentrated in New Hampshire than the national average

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. Last reviewed June 8, 2026.

New Hampshire employs approximately 270 massage therapists according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, with a median annual wage of $80,360 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 New Hampshire, including licensing requirements, training programs, and salary data.

Quick Answers About Becoming A Massage Therapist in New Hampshire

How do I become a massage therapist in New Hampshire? New Hampshire requires credentials such as Massage Therapist, Reflexologist, Structural Integrator, or Asian Bodywork Therapist. The licensing authority is the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification ³. You also need to complete an approved training program or apprenticeship.

How long does it take? The primary license requires approximately 12 hours of experience (roughly 0.0 years of full-time work) ³.

Do I need a license in New Hampshire? Yes. New Hampshire has licensing or registration requirements for massage therapists. The Office of Professional Licensure and Certification oversees licensing ³. See the licensing section below for details.

What do massage therapists earn in New Hampshire? The median annual wage for massage therapists in New Hampshire is $80,360 according to BLS data. Entry-level wages start around $36,500 and experienced professionals can earn $114,400 or more ¹.

At a Glance

Training paths: trade school, community college, or apprenticeship
Typical timeline: 1 to 5 years depending on the path
Licensing authority: Office of Professional Licensure and Certification
Median wage (New Hampshire): $80,360 per year ¹
Exam requirement: Third-party exam required

Massage Therapist License Requirements in New Hampshire

The Office of Professional Licensure and Certification oversees massage therapist licensing in New Hampshire ³.

License Types

License	Requirements
Massage Therapist	Massage Therapists use visual, kinesthetic, and palpatory skills to assess the body, and may evaluate the client’s condition to the extent of determining whether massage is indicated or contraindic…
Reflexologist, Structural Integrator, or Asian Bodywork Therapist	Reflexologists practice the use of alternating pressure applied to the reflexes within the reflex maps of the body located on the feet, hands, and outer ears.

Additional Requirements

Background check: Specific type of conviction prohibited
Exam: Third-party exam required
Experience: No experience required

License information sourced from CareerOneStop ⁴.

Massage Therapist Wages by Metro Area in New Hampshire

Massage Therapists Wages by Metro Area in New Hampshire

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

Metro Area	Employment	Median Annual Wage	Avg. Annual Wage	Entry Level (10th pctile)	Experienced (90th pctile)
Boston-Cambridge-Newton	2,180	$75,160	$76,680	$46,430	$104,710
Manchester-Nashua	110	$80,360	$87,500	$65,220	$115,940

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 New Hampshire

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

Metro Area	Employment	Median Annual Wage
Manchester-Nashua	110	$80,360

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the job outlook for massage therapists in New Hampshire? New Hampshire currently employs approximately 270 massage therapists ¹. Nationally, massage therapist employment is projected to grow 15.4% from 2024 to 2034 ².

Can I work as a massage therapist in New Hampshire with an out-of-state license? Contact the Office of Professional Licensure and Certification for details on reciprocity and credential transfer.

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

How much do massage therapists earn in New Hampshire compared to the national average? The median annual wage for massage therapists in New Hampshire is $80,360, which is $22,410 above 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/ ↩︎ ↩︎
Office of Professional Licensure and Certification - Licensing Information: https://www.oplc.nh.gov/advisory-board-massage-therapists ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎
CareerOneStop - Licensed Occupations: https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/Training/find-licenses.aspx ↩︎

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)