Nevada massage therapists work in many different settings, including desert day spas, Las Vegas resorts, hospitals and rehabilitation centers. Most massage therapists work for themselves as self-employed practitioners and provide massage therapy services on a part-time basis. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates for Nevada, massage therapists working in Nevada as of May 2008 made an average annual wage of $23,340.
The Nevada massage therapy industry is governed by the Nevada Board of Massage Therapy, which requires practitioners to complete 500 hours of training and education at an approved massage school prior to taking the examination for licensure.
To learn more about becoming a massage therapist, or to find the right massage program for your Nevada massage therapy career, browse the schools listed below.