According to survey data from the May 2006 State Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics for Delaware, massage therapists working in Delaware at that time made an average annual wage of $39,570. The data also shows that most massage therapists are self-employed and work on a part-time basis, which means that a full-time massage therapist would have the potential of earning a higher income.
The Delaware Board of Massage & Bodywork regulates the field of massage therapy in Delaware. This board issues licenses, certifications and temporary permits for massage practitioners, allowing them to practice within the state. Licensed massage therapists must complete 500 hours of training at an approved school and pass a licensing examination. In order to become a certified massage technician, applicants must complete 300 hours of training. Temporary massage technician permits are available to those who have completed 200 hours of professional training.
To begin your Delaware massage technician or massage therapist career, contact one of the schools listed below to begin a massage program.