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Massage Therapists
Healthcare Support · SOC 31-9011
0.0% AI Exposure — Low
$58,450
Median Annual Salary
Bright ↗
O*NET Outlook
24,200
Proj. Annual Openings
98,790
Employment (OEWS 2025)
100/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure0.0%
AI Resiliency100/100
Exposure BandLow
Sector Avg. Exposure4.9%
Top Skills
1.Active Listening
2.Speaking
3.Social Perceptiveness
4.Service Orientation
5.Judgment and Decision Making
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
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.
Common titles: Bodywork Therapist, Certified Massage Therapist (CMT), Clinical Massage Therapist, Integrated Deep Tissue Massage Therapist, Licensed Massage Practitioner (LMP), Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT)
Representative Tasks
- •Confer with clients about their medical histories and problems with stress or pain to determine how massage will be most helpful.
- •Massage and knead muscles and soft tissues of the body to provide treatment for medical conditions, injuries, or wellness maintenance.
- •Maintain massage areas by restocking supplies or sanitizing equipment.
- •Apply finger and hand pressure to specific points of the body.
- •Develop and propose client treatment plans that specify which types of massage are to be used.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Interview patients to gather medical information.
- •Administer therapy treatments to patients using hands or physical treatment aids.
- •Clean facilities or equipment.
- •Stock supplies or merchandise.
- •Develop patient therapy programs.
Tools & Technologies
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Employment Projections & AI Exposure
13
Occupations Shown
6.1%
Avg AI Exposure
11
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 0.0% | 4.9% |
| Outlook | Bright ↗ | 69% Bright |
| Median Salary | $58,450 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 100/100 | N/A |