The May 2008 State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates for Nebraska, published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, states that the average annual wage for massage therapists working in Nebraska at that time was $37,370. This is above the average annual wage for workers across industries in Nebraska at that time, which was $36,140. Also, it should be noted that most massage therapists are self-employed and work on a part-time basis, indicating that a full-time massage therapist would have a higher earning potential.
The Nebraska massage therapy industry is regulated by the Nebraska Massage Therapy Board of the Health and Human Services Regulations and Licensure Credentialing Division, which requires all prospective massage therapists to complete a minimum of 1,000 hours of massage training and education at an approved massage school. Each applicant must also pass both written and practical examinations prior to licensure.
If you would like more information about available massage therapy programs, or would like to begin working towards your Nebraska massage therapy license, look through the schools listed below to find the massage program to fit your needs.