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HealthcareTop JobColorado Talent Pipeline Report-aligned occupation with strong annual openings, growth, and wage signals.

Massage Therapist

Perform therapeutic massages of soft tissues and joints. May assist in the assessment of range of motion and muscle strength, or propose client therapy plans.

Annual openings

941

Median wage

$61,060

Typical education

Post-secondary training, plus work experience

Growth 2026–2032

+9%

Median wage source: Colorado BLS OEWS (2025).

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Typical education

Post-secondary training, plus work experience

Credential requirement

Credential requirements not reported

Work experience

Entry-level

Experience detail

This is an entry-level role so no experience in a Healthcare environment is required. However, full or part-time work experience of any kind developing the listed knowledge and abilities is preferred, with previous Healthcare and Customer Service experience being valued.

Is this work a fit?

What the work actually feels like

How people in this career tend to spend their time, the interests it draws on, and a look at a typical day.

Work style

The type of work can vary by job and employer.

  • With childrenNo
  • On a computerNo
  • OutdoorsNo
  • With your handsYes

Interests it draws on

  • Human Services
  • Massage

Automation exposure

Low exposure

Tasks here lean on judgement and people skills that are hard to automate.

A typical day

  1. Confer with clients about their medical histories and problems with stress or pain to determine how massage will be most helpful.
  2. Massage and knead muscles and soft tissues of the body to provide treatment for medical conditions, injuries, or wellness maintenance.
  3. Maintain massage areas by restocking supplies or sanitizing equipment.
  4. Apply finger and hand pressure to specific points of the body.
  5. Develop and propose client treatment plans that specify which types of massage are to be used.
  6. Maintain treatment records.
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