Oregon Labor Market Information System
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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
2006 2016 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 412 549 14 9 23
Current Job Openings
Job Title Location Order Number Wage Offered
Massage Therapist Canyonville 660591 DOE
Wages
Region ----- 2009 Wages -----
Median Hourly Avg
Annual
Middle Range
Oregon Statewide $26.16 $54,908 $17.75 - 34.60
Industries of Employment
private sector only
Industry 2006
Employment
Total, All Industries 412
Health Care and Social Assistance 219
Other Services (except Public Administration) 83
Educational Services 39
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 32
Accommodation and Food Services 27
Occupations with Similar Skills
Occupation Skill Overlap
Dental Assistants 24%
Medical Assistants 23%
Ambulance Drivers And Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians 22%
Occupational Therapist Aides 22%
Healthcare Support Workers, All Other 22%
Statewide Employment Analysis
2006 employment is estimated to be at about the statewide average. This occupation is expected to grow much faster than the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be at about the statewide average.

Reasonable, but limited, employment opportunities exist.

Educational Requirements
Workers must have postsecondary training to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with a bachelor's degree have a competitive advantage in this labor market.