Massage Jobs Outlook
Massage customers
for hygienic or remedial purposes |
2007 employment: 94,000
Projected 2008 employment change: Faster than average
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| *U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook |
According to the U.S. Department of Labor massage therapy job opportunities will grow at double the rate of other job industries. The long term job growth outlook is promising for both full-time and part-time masseurs and masseuses.
Popularity of Massage Therapy
47 Million Strong |
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About 47 million Americans received a massage within the past year. The latest numbers also show a dramatic increase in new customers receiving a massage. These estimates are around 2 million.
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| 2008, American Massage Therapy Association [ AMTA Web Site ] |
The public views towards health and massage therapy in particular have changed over the past decade. Not only do massage therapists have the opportunity to bring positive well-being to the client, but clients view the massage experience as positive and a major contributing factor to their overall health.
