Hawaii Massage Therapy Overview

Hawaii massage therapists can expect to see a huge expansion in employment opportunities in the coming years. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the massage therapy industry is set to experience an anticipated 20% growth across the nation between 2006 and 2016. If this expansion happens as expected, this will result in an additional 24,000 massage therapy job opportunities throughout the country. As Hawaii’s population continues to grow and tourists continue to seek out massage therapy services in resorts and spas, Hawaii massage therapists can expect to see a similar growth rate in employment opportunities in their state.

In the May 2006 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates for Hawaii, published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, it is reported that massage therapists practicing in Hawaii at that time made an average annual wage of $47,770. This is significantly higher than the average annual wage of all workers across industries in Hawaii, which was $38,630 at that time. This shows that massage therapists, who are generally self-employed and work on a part-time basis, enjoy a higher than average standard of living in this state.

The Hawaii State Board of Massage Therapy, of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, regulates the massage therapy industry in Hawaii. The board requires that all applicants for licensure complete a minimum of 570 hours of professional massage therapy instruction and training through an approved school prior to sitting for the licensing examination.

To begin your Hawaii massage therapy career, browse the schools listed below to find the massage therapy program that best suits your needs.

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Online Colleges Offering Massage Therapy Degrees

University of Phoenix - Online Campus

Accreditation

University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. .

McCann School of Business and Technology

Accreditation

McCann School of Business & Technology is accredited to award occupational associate degrees and certification diplomas by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools, a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education,.

National Holistic Institute

Accreditation

National Holistic Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET). ACCET is listed by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency.

Institute for Business and Technology

Accreditation

The Institute for Business and Technology is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT). ACCSCT is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally-recognized accrediting agency.