A Day In The Life
Human Services Industry
Human Services
Perform therapeutic massages of soft tissues and joints.
Human Services Industry
Massage Therapists
Average
$52,410
ANNUAL
$25.20
HOURLY
Entry Level
$22,680
ANNUAL
$10.91
HOURLY
Mid Level
$47,960
ANNUAL
$23.06
HOURLY
Expert Level
$80,880
ANNUAL
$38.88
HOURLY
Massage Therapists
2,540
Projected job openings through 2030
Massage Therapists
Supporting Programs
Massage Therapists
Massage Therapists
01
Confer with clients about their medical histories and problems with stress or pain to determine how massage will be most helpful.
02
Massage and knead muscles and soft tissues of the body to provide treatment for medical conditions, injuries, or wellness maintenance.
03
Maintain massage areas by restocking supplies or sanitizing equipment.
04
Apply finger and hand pressure to specific points of the body.
05
Develop and propose client treatment plans that specify which types of massage are to be used.
06
Maintain treatment records.
07
Assess clients' soft tissue condition, joint quality and function, muscle strength, and range of motion.
08
Provide clients with guidance and information about techniques for postural improvement and stretching, strengthening, relaxation, and rehabilitative exercises.
09
Treat clients in professional settings or travel to clients' offices and homes.
10
Refer clients to other types of therapists when necessary.
Massage Therapists
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Biology
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Psychology
KNOWLEDGE
Medicine and Dentistry
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Service Orientation
SKILL
Social Perceptiveness
SKILL
Judgment and Decision Making
ABILITY
Dynamic Strength
ABILITY
Trunk Strength
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Manual Dexterity
Human Services
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