Licensed Massage Therapist License Requirements
Compare licensed massage therapist licensing requirements across 51 states. See education, exam, cost, and timeline details for each state.
51
States Covered
$323
Avg. Est. Cost
$59,652
Avg. Median Salary
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Requirements by State
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| State | Education ↕ | Exam | Est. Cost ↕ | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 650 hrs | NCBTMB Examination | $400 | 3-6 months |
| Alaska | N/A | N/A | $550 | 2-4 months |
| Arizona | 700 hrs | MBLEx | $350 | 2-4 months |
| Arkansas | 500 hrs | MBLEx | $300 | 2-4 months |
| California | 500 hrs | MBLEx | $400 | 2-4 months |
| Colorado | 500 hrs | MBLEx | $250 | 2-4 months |
| Connecticut | 750 hrs | MBLEx | $350 | 3-5 months |
| Delaware | 600 hrs | MBLEx | $300 | 2-4 months |
| District of Columbia | Specific course required | Third-party exam (MBLEx) | $350 | 2-4 months |
| Florida | 500 hrs | MBLEx | $350 | 2-4 months |
| Georgia | 500 hrs | MBLEx | $300 | 2-4 months |
| Hawaii | 570 hrs | MBLEx | $350 | 2-4 months |
| Idaho | 500 hrs | MBLEx | $250 | 2-3 months |
| Illinois | 600 hrs | MBLEx | $350 | 2-4 months |
| Indiana | 625 hrs | MBLEx | $300 | 2-4 months |
| Iowa | 600 hrs | MBLEx | $300 | 2-4 months |
| Kansas | Degree required | Third-party exam required | N/A | — |
| Kentucky | 600 hrs | MBLEx | $300 | 2-4 months |
| Louisiana | 600 hrs | MBLEx | $350 | 2-4 months |
| Maine | No educational requirements | MBLEx | $250 | 2-3 months |
| Maryland | 600 hrs | MBLEx | $350 | 2-4 months |
| Massachusetts | 900 hrs | MBLEx | $400 | 4-8 months |
| Michigan | Specific course required | National certification exam | $200 | 2-4 months |
| Minnesota | N/A | N/A | N/A | — |
| Mississippi | 700 hrs | MBLEx | $300 | 3-5 months |
| Missouri | 500 hrs | MBLEx | $250 | 2-4 months |
| Montana | Specific course required | Third-party exam (MBLEx) | $300 | 2-4 months |
| Nebraska | 1000 hrs | MBLEx or NCBTMB approved exam | $300 | 6-12 months |
| Nevada | 500 hrs | MBLEx (Massage and Bodywork Licensing Exam) | $375 | 2-4 months |
| New Hampshire | Specific course required | MBLEx | $250 | 2-3 months |
| New Jersey | Specific course required | MBLEx | $350 | 2-4 months |
| New Mexico | 650 hrs | MBLEx | $300 | 3-5 months |
| New York | 1000 hrs | Third-party exam (MBLEx) | $500 | 6-12 months |
| North Carolina | 500 hrs | Third-party exam (MBLEx) | $350 | 2-4 months |
| North Dakota | 750 hrs | MBLEx | $300 | 3-5 months |
| Ohio | 750 hrs | MBLEx | $300 | 3-6 months |
| Oklahoma | Specific course required | MBLEx | $300 | 2-4 months |
| Oregon | 625 hrs | MBLEx or NCBTMB | $350 | 3-5 months |
| Pennsylvania | 600 hrs | MBLEx | $350 | 2-4 months |
| Rhode Island | Specific course required | MBLEx | $300 | 2-3 months |
| South Carolina | 500 hrs | MBLEx | $300 | 2-4 months |
| South Dakota | N/A | MBLEx | $250 | 2-3 months |
| Tennessee | 500 hrs | MBLEx or NCBTMB | $300 | 2-4 months |
| Texas | 500 hrs | State exam | $350 | 2-4 months |
| Utah | 600 hrs | MBLEx | $300 | 2-4 months |
| Vermont | No educational requirements | No exam required | N/A | — |
| Virginia | Specific course required | MBLEx | $300 | 2-4 months |
| Washington | Specific course required | NCBTMB or MBLEx | $350 | 3-5 months |
| West Virginia | 600 hrs | MBLEx | $300 | 3-5 months |
| Wisconsin | Specific course required | Third-party exam | $250 | 2-4 months |
| Wyoming | Specific course required | Third-party exam required | N/A | — |
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Salary Overview
Median annual salaries for licensed massage therapists by state.