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Employment Opportunities in Massage TherapyIf you are looking into a career in massage therapy and wondering what the job market is like you should start with reading "The truth about becoming a massage therapist" at my sister site - www.massagetherapycareers.com. If you are a massage therapist and looking for a job, I am creating a job bank listing at www.massagetherapycareers.com Most massage therapists just getting out of massage school will start their own practice. We are just starting to find places that will hire massage therapists. Since this is really a new field, most employers don't know what it takes to find and keep good employees in the field of massage. Massage therapists can often make more money when they have a business of their own compared to working for someone. Some places that are starting to hire massage therapists include:
To begin finding a job in massage, you need to create a vision of your Ideal Massage Job. What do you want in a job? Something close to home? A certain pay? Benefits such as vacation, retirement, room for advancement? Getting clear about what you want you can then make more informed decisions about your career rather than just taking any job or your first offer. Visit the Massage Therapy Job Center to learn more about resumes, interviews, job details etc. When preparing for an interview for a job in massage, be prepared with ideas for marketing and building your practice. Make a list of what you would like to see in a work environment.
Hourly rates can vary depending on the situation - anywhere from $15 to $50 per hour. What is the company charging the client? How much work do you do? Do you have 15 minutes in between each client? Do you get lunch breaks? Are you doing laundry and answering phones in between clients? Do you get paid whether or not you have a client or only when you actually are doing massage? Employers often confuse using sub-contractors with hiring employees because they don't want to pay the extra taxes and fees such as labor and industry. Be up front with each employer and don't hesitate to confront them with your concerns. If you are seeking employment because you are hesitant to start your own practice, beware that you may end up with as many problems working for someone as you would building your own business. Often massage therapists are underpaid , with long hours and no breaks. The success of your practice will depend on your employers who often are just in it for the money themselves. There are some reputable massage clinics run by massage therapists who are setting the stage for more opportunities in being an employee.
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