Average Massage Therapist Salary in Mexico for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Massage Therapist salary for 2024 in Mexico and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Mexican peso. To keep things simple, we are using the MXN currency code instead of the currency symbol $.

How Much Does a Massage Therapist Make in Mexico?

A Massage Therapist working in Mexico will typically earn around 246,200 MXN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 119,700 MXN to the highest average salary of 384,200 MXN.

Average Annual Salary
246,200 MXN
Average Monthly Salary
20,516 MXN

Lowest Annual Salary
119,700 MXN
Lowest Monthly Salary
9,975 MXN

Highest Annual Salary
384,200 MXN
Highest Monthly Salary
32,016 MXN

These are average salaries for a Massage Therapist in Mexico and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for a Massage Therapist to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Massage Therapist salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Massage Therapist Salaries in Mexico

So we've looked at the average salaries a Massage Therapist will earn in Mexico. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Massage Therapist can earn between 119,700 MXN and 384,200 MXN on average in Mexico. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for a Massage Therapist in Mexico is 249,600 MXN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 249,600 MXN, and 50% of the population earn more than 249,600 MXN.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Massage Therapist salary in Mexico, 25% of the population are earning less than 168,100 MXN while 75% of the population earn more than 168,100 MXN.

75% of the population earn less than 322,600 MXN, and 25% of the population earn more than 322,600 MXN.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Massage Therapist Salary by Experience Level in Mexico

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average massage therapist salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. A Massage Therapist in Mexico that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 143,200 MXN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Massage Therapist salary would increase to 183,700 MXN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Massage Therapist, the average salary would be 252,300 MXN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 314,500 MXN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Massage Therapist with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 335,800 MXN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Massage Therapist with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 359,900 MXN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
143,200 MXN
2-5 Years +29%
183,700 MXN
5-10 Years +38%
252,300 MXN
10-15 Years +24%
314,500 MXN
15-20 Years +7%
335,800 MXN
20+ Years +7%
359,900 MXN

Massage Therapist Salary by Education Level in Mexico

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for a Massage Therapist in Mexico based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • High School. A Massage Therapist in Mexico with a high school education can earn an average salary of 183,700 MXN.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Massage Therapist in Mexico with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 263,100 MXN.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Massage Therapist in Mexico with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 361,500 MXN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
183,700 MXN
Certificate or Diploma +43%
263,100 MXN
Bachelor's Degree +38%
361,500 MXN

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Mexico is around 166,000 to 498,000 MXN and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Massage Therapist Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Mexico, a male massage therapist will earn an average of 232,900 MXN, while a female massage therapist will earn around 254,800 MXN.

This means that a male massage therapist earns approximately 9% less than a female massage therapist for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Mexico

Male
232,900 MXN
Female +9%
254,800 MXN

Massage Therapist Average Pay Raise in Mexico

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for a Massage Therapist in Mexico is around 10% every 18 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Mexico is around 8% every 18 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 10 ÷ 18 ) × 12  = 7%

What this means is that a Massage Therapist in Mexico can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 7% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Mexico for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Mexico.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
4%
Energy
8%
Information Technology
3%
Healthcare
7%
Travel
2%
Construction
6%
Education
1%

Massage Therapist Bonus and Incentive Rates in Mexico

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

A Massage Therapist is a moderate bonus based job, with 54% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

46% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 3% to 6%.

Received Bonus
54%
No Bonus
46%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Mexico earn approximately 8% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
415,900 MXN
Private Sector -8%
384,200 MXN

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Massage Therapist

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Massage Therapist in Mexico.

Job Title Category Salary
Aromatherapist Fitness / Hair / Beauty 428,400 MXN
Art Therapist Fitness / Hair / Beauty 309,800 MXN
Assistant Spa Manager Fitness / Hair / Beauty 320,500 MXN
Beauty Advisor Fitness / Hair / Beauty 319,600 MXN
Beauty Educator Fitness / Hair / Beauty 376,800 MXN
Beauty Shop Coordinator Fitness / Hair / Beauty 221,500 MXN
Beauty Specialist Fitness / Hair / Beauty 325,900 MXN
Beauty Supply Manager Fitness / Hair / Beauty 514,300 MXN
Beauty Therapist Fitness / Hair / Beauty 320,500 MXN
Cosmetic Sales Fitness / Hair / Beauty 159,400 MXN
Cosmetologist Fitness / Hair / Beauty 267,100 MXN
Day Spa Manager Fitness / Hair / Beauty 588,500 MXN
Esthetician Fitness / Hair / Beauty 138,200 MXN
Fitness and Wellness Coordinator Fitness / Hair / Beauty 332,100 MXN
Fitness Instructor Fitness / Hair / Beauty 217,900 MXN
Grooming Salon Manager Fitness / Hair / Beauty 498,000 MXN
Hair Replacement Specialist Fitness / Hair / Beauty 499,300 MXN
Hair Stylist Fitness / Hair / Beauty 189,300 MXN
Health Coach Fitness / Hair / Beauty 399,900 MXN
Health Educator Fitness / Hair / Beauty 478,100 MXN
Manicurist and Pedicurist Fitness / Hair / Beauty 127,700 MXN
Masseur Fitness / Hair / Beauty 197,600 MXN
Natural Remedy Consultant Fitness / Hair / Beauty 417,200 MXN
Naturopath and Acupuncturist Fitness / Hair / Beauty 172,200 MXN
Occupational Therapist Fitness / Hair / Beauty 263,100 MXN
Occupational Therapy Assistant Fitness / Hair / Beauty 187,300 MXN
Physical Therapy Attendant Fitness / Hair / Beauty 183,600 MXN
Recreational Therapist Fitness / Hair / Beauty 245,300 MXN
Salon Assistant Fitness / Hair / Beauty 175,900 MXN
Salon Manager Fitness / Hair / Beauty 510,000 MXN
Spa Manager Fitness / Hair / Beauty 590,200 MXN
Spa Supervisor Fitness / Hair / Beauty 454,900 MXN
Sport and Recreation Manager Fitness / Hair / Beauty 571,300 MXN
Tattoo Artist Fitness / Hair / Beauty 152,100 MXN
Weight Loss Consultant Fitness / Hair / Beauty 535,800 MXN
Yoga Instructor Fitness / Hair / Beauty 366,200 MXN

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in Mexico, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
Acapulco 282,500 MXN
Acuna 239,000 MXN
Aguascalientes 301,300 MXN
Boca del Rio 205,700 MXN
Buenavista 238,900 MXN
Campeche 237,400 MXN
Cancun 281,500 MXN
Celaya 257,700 MXN
Chalco 218,900 MXN
Chetumal 201,100 MXN
Chicoloapan 216,800 MXN
Chihuahua 299,500 MXN
Chilpancingo 216,800 MXN
Chimalhuacan 299,500 MXN
Cholula de Rivadabia 221,500 MXN
Ciudad Apodaca 275,200 MXN
Ciudad del Carmen 209,700 MXN
Ciudad Juarez 207,800 MXN
Ciudad Lopez Mateos 267,100 MXN
Ciudad Obregon 243,000 MXN
Ciudad Santa Catarina 237,400 MXN
Ciudad Valles 201,100 MXN
Ciudad Victoria 251,500 MXN
Coacalco 254,800 MXN
Coatzacoalcos 221,500 MXN
Colima 200,000 MXN
Cordoba 207,700 MXN
Cuautitlan Izcalli 288,100 MXN
Cuautla 200,000 MXN
Cuernavaca 246,500 MXN
Culiacan 301,700 MXN
Delicias 187,500 MXN
Durango 277,400 MXN
Ecatepec de Morelos 317,700 MXN
Ensenada 246,500 MXN
Fresnillo 192,000 MXN
General Escobedo 259,100 MXN
Gomez Palacio 232,400 MXN
Guadalajara 307,400 MXN
Guadalupe 294,700 MXN
Guaymas 185,100 MXN
Hermosillo 309,800 MXN
Hidalgo del Parral 176,800 MXN
Iguala 195,200 MXN
Irapuato 273,000 MXN
Ixtapaluca 243,000 MXN
Jiutepec 214,000 MXN
La Paz 233,900 MXN
Leon 314,500 MXN
Los Mochis 239,000 MXN
Los Reyes la Paz 246,200 MXN
Manzanillo 189,300 MXN
Matamoros 281,500 MXN
Mazatlan 263,900 MXN
Merida 282,300 MXN
Metepec 239,000 MXN
Mexicali 288,100 MXN
Mexico City 297,000 MXN
Minatitlan 185,100 MXN
Monclova 225,300 MXN
Monterrey 288,700 MXN
Morelia 294,700 MXN
Naucalpan 307,400 MXN
Navojoa 189,300 MXN
Nezahualcoyotl 299,500 MXN
Nogales 233,900 MXN
Nuevo Laredo 254,700 MXN
Oaxaca 245,300 MXN
Ojo de Agua 237,400 MXN
Orizaba 183,600 MXN
Pachuca 245,300 MXN
Piedras Negras 212,500 MXN
Playa del Carmen 207,700 MXN
Poza Rica 227,600 MXN
Puebla 296,000 MXN
Puerto Vallarta 221,500 MXN
Queretaro 277,400 MXN
Reynosa 283,400 MXN
Salamanca 209,500 MXN
Saltillo 297,000 MXN
San Cristobal de las Casas 209,500 MXN
San Juan del Rio 197,600 MXN
San Luis Potosi 286,400 MXN
San Luis Rio Colorado 209,500 MXN
San Nicolas de los Garza 273,300 MXN
San Pablo de las Salinas 228,000 MXN
San Pedro Garza Garcia 194,600 MXN
Soledad de Graciano Sanchez 251,500 MXN
Tampico 240,500 MXN
Tapachula 217,900 MXN
Tehuacan 233,600 MXN
Tepic 263,900 MXN
Tijuana 315,700 MXN
Tlalnepantla de Baz 301,600 MXN
Tlaquepaque 282,300 MXN
Toluca 282,300 MXN
Tonala 273,000 MXN
Torreon 294,700 MXN
Tuxtla Gutierrez 272,800 MXN
Uruapan 246,500 MXN
Veracruz 261,300 MXN
Villa Nicolas Romero 243,000 MXN
Villahermosa 261,300 MXN
Xalapa 259,100 MXN
Xico 266,000 MXN
Zacatecas 187,300 MXN
Zamora de Hidalgo 192,600 MXN
Zapopan 288,700 MXN

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