Occupational Information Center
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Occupational Summary for Massage Therapists
(31-9011)
Oregon Statewide
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| Description: Massage customers for hygienic or remedial purposes. |
| Employment Projections |
| Region |
Employment |
Projected Annual Openings |
| 2008 |
2018 |
Growth |
Replacement |
Total |
| Oregon Statewide |
808 |
965 |
16 |
12 |
28 |
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Wages
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| Region |
----- 2010 Wages ----- |
| Median Hourly |
Avg
Annual |
Middle Range |
| Oregon Statewide |
$22.51 |
$50,199 |
$16.91 - 28.85 |
Industries of Employment
private sector only
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| Industry |
2008
Employment |
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Total, All Industries
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808 |
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Health Care and Social Assistance
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390 |
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Other Services (except Public Administration)
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248 |
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Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
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61 |
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Educational Services
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47 |
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Accommodation and Food Services
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40 |
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Occupations with Similar Skills
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Skill Overlap |
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Statewide Employment Analysis
2008 employment is estimated to be at about the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at a much faster rate than the regional average. Total job openings are projected to be at about the regional average. Reasonable employment opportunities exist for trained workers. Educational Requirements
Workers must have postsecondary training to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with postsecondary training and related work experience have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
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