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Health & Wellness, California

Massage Therapist cost in San Francisco, CA

A typical Massage Therapist figure in San Francisco is about $154 per hour, about 40% above the national figure of $110.

Typical cost

Typical in San Francisco

$154

per hour

Fair price range: $98 to $252

On the low end
$98
On the high end
$252

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in San Francisco. Insurance, coverage, and the details of your situation can change the real number a lot. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 4.2%past year

Up 24.2%over five years

How prices for haircuts and other personal care services have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Haircuts and other personal care services, CUUR0000SEGC01), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Modality
  2. Session length
  3. Tip
  4. Clinic vs mobile
  5. Licensing

Ways to pay less

  1. Book 60 minutes not 90
  2. Use package specials
  3. Go to a clinic not a hotel spa
  4. Tip reasonably
  5. Check licensing

Massage Therapist in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
San Francisco, CA$154
$98 to $252
National typical$110
$70 to $180
San Jose, CA$123
$79 to $202
Sunnyvale, CA$122
$78 to $200
Santa Barbara, CA$115
$73 to $188
New York, NY$125
$80 to $204
Honolulu, HI$156
$100 to $256

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Questions people ask

Massage Therapist in San Francisco: what does it cost?

In San Francisco, CA, Massage Therapist typically costs about $154 per hour, with most prices between $98 and $252.

Why is San Francisco higher than the national price?

Prices in San Francisco run about 40% above the national average. This estimate scales the national figure by that difference in local cost of living.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.