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 strong. 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 |
5,893 Large |
& |
23.4% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
868 High |
| Champaign Area |
90 Small |
& |
17.8% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
13 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
80 Small |
& |
16.3% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| Cook County |
2,394 Medium |
& |
33.0% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
389 Moderate |
| Decatur Area |
50 Small |
& |
-8.0% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
310 Medium |
& |
27.4% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
47 Few |
| Du Page County |
764 Medium |
& |
6.0% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
92 Few |
| Edwardsville Area |
148 Medium |
& |
22.3% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
22 Few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
35 Very small |
& |
5.7% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
96 Small |
& |
4.2% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| Lake County |
298 Medium |
& |
31.9% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
48 Few |
| McHenry County |
161 Medium |
& |
16.8% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
22 Few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
91 Small |
& |
14.3% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
100 Small |
& |
6.0% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
12 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
178 Small |
& |
17.4% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
24 Very few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
69 Small |
& |
7.2% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
59 Small |
& |
3.4% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
7 Very few |
| Rockford Area |
148 Small |
& |
10.8% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
19 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
134 Medium |
& |
9.7% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
16 Few |
| Springfield Area |
99 Small |
& |
11.1% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
13 Very few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
179 Medium |
& |
1.1% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
20 Very few |
| Vermilion County |
28 Very small |
& |
7.1% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
4 Very few |
| Will County |
431 Large |
& |
35.5% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
71 Moderate |
| United States |
147,100 Medium |
& |
17.7% |
4.0% |
>>>> |
22,800 Moderate |