The Bureau of Labor Statistics State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates for Maryland for May 2008 shows that, on average, massage therapists working in Maryland massage therapy careers earned an annual wage of $33,690. Most practitioners are self-employed and work part-time as a massage therapist; therefore, it can be assumed that a full-time massage therapist would have an even higher earning potential.
Massage therapy professionals working in Maryland are governed by the Maryland Massage Therapy Advisory Committee of the Board of Chiropractic Examiners. The advisory committee grants both certification and registration credentials to massage therapists and requires a minimum of 500 hours of schooling in the massage field. Both certified and registered massage therapists must pass an examination, and certified massage therapists must also complete 60 college credits.
To begin working towards becoming a certified massage therapist or registered massage therapist in Maryland, browse through the selection of schools listed below for an approved massage program.