The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Spas and health clubs
- Doctors' offices
Outlook
Demand for massage therapists will remain very strong and grow much faster than average. More people are becoming interested in massage as a way to relieve stress and promote health. There will also be demand for massage therapists at full-service spas and salons. The aging population will increase the number of people with conditions that can benefit from massage therapy.
More naturopaths, acupuncturists, chiropractors, physical therapists, and physicians will refer their patients to massage therapists. More insurance plans cover massage therapy.
Competition for jobs is very strong. Job prospects are best for those who are licensed and have experience.
Massage Therapists (CIS 100562)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
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| Illinois |
5,602 Medium |
& |
16.4% |
2.7% |
>>>> |
901 High |
| Champaign Area |
83 Small |
& |
13.3% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
13 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
78 Small |
& |
7.7% |
-1.2% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| Cook County |
2,337 Medium |
& |
14.3% |
3.0% |
>>>> |
367 Moderate |
| Decatur Area |
26 Very small |
& |
19.2% |
0.1% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
288 Medium |
& |
18.1% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
47 Few |
| Du Page County |
701 Medium |
& |
23.3% |
3.7% |
>>>> |
120 Moderate |
| Edwardsville Area |
154 Medium |
& |
14.9% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
24 Few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
35 Very small |
& |
2.9% |
-2.2% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
56 Small |
& |
8.9% |
-0.1% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Lake County |
281 Medium |
& |
10.3% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
42 Few |
| McHenry County |
142 Medium |
& |
9.9% |
6.1% |
>>>> |
21 Few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
77 Small |
& |
19.5% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
14 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
86 Small |
& |
12.8% |
5.1% |
>>>> |
13 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
194 Small |
& |
20.6% |
1.3% |
>>>> |
32 Few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
64 Small |
& |
15.6% |
-1.6% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
56 Small |
& |
21.4% |
1.8% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
137 Small |
& |
9.5% |
2.4% |
>>>> |
20 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
127 Medium |
& |
8.7% |
-0.3% |
>>>> |
19 Few |
| Springfield Area |
94 Small |
& |
14.9% |
-0.8% |
>>>> |
15 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
145 Small |
& |
16.6% |
0.2% |
>>>> |
23 Few |
| Vermilion County |
24 Very small |
& |
16.7% |
-5.1% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Will County |
421 Medium |
& |
27.1% |
5.4% |
>>>> |
74 Moderate |
| United States |
168,000 Large |
& |
15.4% |
3.1% |
>>>> |
24,700 Moderate |