Even though recent statistics show that more
massage therapists start
their own massage business, there are
starting to be more massage therapy jobs and opportunities.
The recent surge of massage franchises like Massage Envy and
Elements to just name a few are providing jobs for massage
therapists. These franchises offer low cost massage to
people which means that they also do not pay the massage
therapist very much and offer little in the way of benefits.
Entry level pay starts at $12-$15 an hour in places like these.
Other health care providers are also starting to
hire massage therapists. The most common are
chiropractors, spas, resorts, medical clinics, health clubs,
hospitals and even dentists. Massage therapy jobs in
places like these usually pay more like $25-$50 an hour and even
more depending on what area you live in.
Some employers will try to hire massage
therapists as sub-contractors or independent contractors
basically meaning that the massage therapist is considered to be
self employed. There is a lot of controversy over who is
considered to be an employee vs a subcontractor. You will
need to check with an attorney to figure out your true status.
There will be a big difference in taxes for you so it is worth
your while to figure this out. Many massage employers will
try to take advantage of massage therapists and hire them as
subcontractors but still tell them when to come to work and what
to do. Be sure to know how you want to set it up.
Most massage therapists start their own business
basically because you can make much more and you have much more
freedom. You can usually start a massage business on very
little and be very successful.
Until the past 5 years or so there were not many
jobs in massage. While jobs can be one way to go, they
also are usually filled with many other aspects. Jobs in
general are a prime vehicle for projecting one's unmet needs and
repressed feelings. Careers or vocations are a calling of
the soul to find meaning through one's work. Instead of
just looking for a massage therapy job, look for something to
fill your life with meaning.
You can read more about careers in the
Massage therapy career
Guide - The truth about becoming a massage therapist.
See also:
massage therapy jobs
Massage
Salaries
To find out more about massage therapy jobs you
can purchase my Ebook -The
Massage Therapy Career Guide - The truth about
becoming a massage therapist.
