As you can read from the replies thus far, the answer really depends on your location. In Tennessee and in Alabama the going rate for massage therapists (in my experience) is generally 60% to the therapist. That is coming from the experience of working as an independent contractor for a hair salon and wellness center and a job offer I had at a YMCA in Brentwood in Nashville.

 

However, here in San Diego CA, the going rate is anywhere from 20% - 45% to the therapist, the 45% is on the really high end. However, I did work one locale that offered 60% and that was extremely rare, the only reason she offered me that high was that she really wanted me there at her place in San Diego. It was really difficult moving from a place where the average was 60%-80% in the South-East to out here. But now I run my own practice.

 

If you want to know what's normal, call around the therapists in your area and ask what they are getting paid, or what their % is, surely some therapist will give you attitude about it, but keep calling around because some will be upfront about it.

 

Massage franchises and chiropractors are going to be on the lower end of the pay scale, unless the franchise is run by a really giving person.

I pay my independent contractor $30/hour plus gratuities for regularly priced services. If we're having an Event like a Groupon or some other deep discount special she gets $20-25/hour plus gratuities. For each regularly priced service she can earn anywhere from $30 to $60 plus gratuities. She also earns commission on any series packages she sells.

Hi, I live in CT and an hour of just a massage is $65 and Deep tissue massage is $80. It also depends on the service you offer.

Deep tissue, Charka balance, Accupressure these all play a part of how much you ask for the hour.