Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2004-05 | All Occupations

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< Massage therapists >

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Massage therapists

Definition | Significant Points | Quick Stats

Definition

Massage customers for hygienic or remedial purposes.

source: OOH; about this section

Significant Points

2002 employment: 92,000
Projected 2002-12 employment change: Faster than average
Most significant source of training: Postsecondary vocational award

source: OOH; about this section

Quick Stats

Massage therapists

2002 employment: 92,000
2012 projected employment: 117,000
Change — numeric: 25,000; percent: 27.1%
2002 median annual earnings: $28,610; earnings group: high
2002 self-employed: 70.1%
2002 part-time employment: very high
2002 unemployment: low
Typical education and training: Postsecondary vocational award
Educational attainment — high school: 17.7%; some college: 47.0%; bachelor's degree: 35.3%

source: Employment Matrix; about this section

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