BCTMB Annual Survey
This compilation of data was gathered by The National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) from active Board Certificants (BCTMBs). This data provides an overview of the current state of BCTMBs, as well as further defines how BCTMBs separate themselves from entry-level and licensed massage therapists.
Today’s Board Certified Massage Therapist Profile:
- 52 years of age
- Describes him/herself as a Sole Practitioner
- NCBTMB Certified for an average of 15 years or more
Average BCTMB Work:
- BCTMBs report earning an average yearly income of $33,139
- BCTMBs report earning an average $67/per hour for massage-related work
- BCTMBs report dedicating an average of 19 hours per week performing massage therapy in his/her office
- BCTMBs report spending most of their time (average of 21 hours) performing massage in a hospital, medical office, or other clinical environment
- In an average month, BCTMBs report performing massage therapy services on 51 clients; nearly 80% of which are returning/repeat clients and 20% of which are new clients
Average BCTMB Educational Profile:
- BCTMBs report achieving 600+ supervised in-class hours during his/her formal massage therapy program
- BCTMBs report they are likely to achieve an additional, non-massage related degree program (e.g. Bachelor’s Degree)
- BCTMBs report they complete an average of 23 CEs per year