Job outlooks for Massage therapists
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massage therapist (MT) (32201)
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These outlooks were updated on December 10, 2025.
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Newfoundland and LabradorGood
The employment outlook will be Good for massage therapists (NOC 32201) in Newfoundland and Labrador for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
Here are some key facts about massage therapists in Newfoundland and Labrador:
- Approximately 350 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Massage therapists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): more than 95%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 65% compared to 83% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 35% compared to 17% for all occupations
- 28% of massage therapists work all year, while 71% work only part of the year, compared to 56% and 43% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 37 weeks compared to 40 weeks for all occupations.
- 72% of massage therapists are self-employed compared to an average of 8% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 9% compared to 51% for all occupations
- Women: 91% compared to 49% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: n/a
- high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 27% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 17% compared to 17% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 62% compared to 23% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 17% compared to 14% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
Regional outlooks
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The employment outlook will be Good for massage therapists (NOC 32201) in the Avalon Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment decline will lead to the loss of a few positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
Here are some key facts about massage therapists in the Avalon Peninsula region:
- Approximately 260 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Massage therapists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): more than 95%
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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Prince Edward IslandGood
The employment outlook will be Good for massage therapists (NOC 32201) in Prince Edward Island for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
Here are some key facts about massage therapists in Prince Edward Island:
- Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Massage therapists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 84%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 12%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 74% compared to 84% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 26% compared to 16% for all occupations
- 32% of massage therapists work all year, while 68% work only part of the year, compared to 59% and 41% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 36 weeks compared to 41 weeks for all occupations.
- 70% of massage therapists are self-employed compared to an average of 13% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 10% compared to 51% for all occupations
- Women: 90% compared to 49% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: n/a
- high school diploma or equivalent: n/a
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: n/a
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 79% compared to 25% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 17% compared to 17% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
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Nova ScotiaGood
The employment outlook will be Good for massage therapists (NOC 32201) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
The aging population has been a key factor supporting growth in demand for services, as well as expanding private medical insurance coverage and growing usage of massage therapy in the treatment of pain in primary care. In addition to traditional employment settings such as spas, massage therapists are now an important part of wellness clinics working in conjunction with other health professions. The profession is physically demanding and can result in early-career attrition. Some clinics have reported difficulty in filling vacancies, especially in smaller communities throughout Nova Scotia.
Here are some key facts about massage therapists in Nova Scotia:
- Approximately 1,050 people work in this occupation.
- Massage therapists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 87%
- Personal and laundry services (NAICS 812): 11%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 64% compared to 82% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 36% compared to 18% for all occupations
- 24% of massage therapists work all year, while 76% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 38 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
- 64% of massage therapists are self-employed compared to an average of 11% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 14% compared to 51% for all occupations
- Women: 86% compared to 49% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 27% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 8% compared to 12% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 67% compared to 22% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 22% compared to 20% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
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The employment outlook will be Good for massage therapists (NOC 32201) in the Annapolis Valley region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about massage therapists in the Annapolis Valley region:
- Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Massage therapists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 91%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
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The employment outlook will be Good for massage therapists (NOC 32201) in the Cape Breton region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about massage therapists in the Cape Breton region:
- Approximately 90 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Massage therapists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 75%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 20%
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The employment outlook will be Good for massage therapists (NOC 32201) in the Halifax region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about massage therapists in the Halifax region:
- Approximately 740 people work in this occupation.
- Massage therapists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 85%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 14%
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The employment outlook will be Good for massage therapists (NOC 32201) in the North Shore region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about massage therapists in the North Shore region:
- Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Massage therapists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 83%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 17%
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The employment outlook will be Good for massage therapists (NOC 32201) in the Southern region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about massage therapists in the Southern region:
- Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Massage therapists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 91%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
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New BrunswickGood
The employment outlook will be Good for massage therapists (NOC 32201) in New Brunswick for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- Demand for this occupation should remain steady due to the province's growing and ageing population.
- In order to practice massage therapy in New Brunswick, massage therapists must complete an accredited massage therapy program and pass the Association of New Brunswick Massage Therapists (ANBMT) certification exam.
- Liability insurance is generally required while practicing in New Brunswick.
- Self-employment is very common in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about massage therapists in New Brunswick:
- Approximately 900 people work in this occupation.
- Massage therapists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 85%
- Personal and laundry services (NAICS 812): 9%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 74% compared to 84% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 26% compared to 16% for all occupations
- 33% of massage therapists work all year, while 67% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 41 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
- 77% of massage therapists are self-employed compared to an average of 10% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 9% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: 91% compared to 48% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 30% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 15% compared to 12% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 65% compared to 23% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 16% compared to 16% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
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The employment outlook will be Good for massage therapists (NOC 32201) in the Campbellton - Miramichi region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about massage therapists in the Campbellton - Miramichi region:
- Approximately 130 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Massage therapists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): more than 95%
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The employment outlook will be Good for massage therapists (NOC 32201) in the Edmundston - Woodstock region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about massage therapists in the Edmundston - Woodstock region:
- Approximately 40 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Massage therapists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): more than 95%
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The employment outlook will be Good for massage therapists (NOC 32201) in the Fredericton - Oromocto region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about massage therapists in the Fredericton - Oromocto region:
- Approximately 200 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Massage therapists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 69%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 24%
- Educational services (NAICS 61): 7%
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The employment outlook will be Good for massage therapists (NOC 32201) in the Moncton - Richibucto region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about massage therapists in the Moncton - Richibucto region:
- Approximately 190 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Massage therapists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 90%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 10%
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The employment outlook will be Good for massage therapists (NOC 32201) in the Saint John - St. Stephen region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
Additional information is available at the provincial level.
Here are some key facts about massage therapists in the Saint John - St. Stephen region:
- Approximately 170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Massage therapists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): more than 95%
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QuebecGood
The employment outlook will be Good for massage therapists (NOC 32201) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about massage therapists in Quebec:
- Approximately 7,550 people work in this occupation.
- Massage therapists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 63%
- Personal and laundry services (NAICS 812): 30%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 42% compared to 82% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 57% compared to 18% for all occupations
- 26% of massage therapists work all year, while 74% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 37 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
- 87% of massage therapists are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 20% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: 80% compared to 48% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 9% compared to 19% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 42% compared to 19% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 33% compared to 22% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 13% compared to 17% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
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The employment outlook will be Good for massage therapists (NOC 32201) in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about massage therapists in the Abitibi - Témiscamingue region:
- Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Massage therapists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 82%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 18%
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The employment outlook will be Very good for massage therapists (NOC 32201) in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about massage therapists in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region:
- Approximately 170 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Massage therapists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 92%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%
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The employment outlook will be Good for massage therapists (NOC 32201) in the Capitale-Nationale region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about massage therapists in the Capitale-Nationale region:
- Approximately 700 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Massage therapists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 80%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 19%
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The employment outlook will be Very good for massage therapists (NOC 32201) in the Centre-du-Québec region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about massage therapists in the Centre-du-Québec region:
- Approximately 360 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Massage therapists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 68%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 27%
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The employment outlook will be Good for massage therapists (NOC 32201) in the Chaudière - Appalaches region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about massage therapists in the Chaudière - Appalaches region:
- Approximately 430 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Massage therapists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 81%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 19%
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The employment outlook will be Good for massage therapists (NOC 32201) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about massage therapists in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:
- Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Massage therapists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 74%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 26%
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The employment outlook will be Good for massage therapists (NOC 32201) in the Estrie region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about massage therapists in the Estrie region:
- Approximately 420 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Massage therapists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 75%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 25%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for massage therapists (NOC 32201) in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about massage therapists in the Gaspésie - Îles-de-la-Madeleine region:
- Approximately 80 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Massage therapists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 83%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 17%
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The employment outlook will be Good for massage therapists (NOC 32201) in the Lanaudière region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about massage therapists in the Lanaudière region:
- Approximately 600 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Massage therapists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 70%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 22%
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The employment outlook will be Good for massage therapists (NOC 32201) in the Laurentides region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about massage therapists in the Laurentides region:
- Approximately 910 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Massage therapists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 78%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 19%
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The employment outlook will be Good for massage therapists (NOC 32201) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region, for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about massage therapists in the census metropolitan area of Montréal, including the Laval region,:
- Approximately 3,880 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
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The employment outlook will be Good for massage therapists (NOC 32201) in the Mauricie region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about massage therapists in the Mauricie region:
- Approximately 220 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Massage therapists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 79%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 12%
- Accommodation and food services (NAICS 72): 9%
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The employment outlook will be Good for massage therapists (NOC 32201) in the census metropolitan area of Montréal for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about massage therapists in the census metropolitan area of Montréal:
- Approximately 3,880 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
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The employment outlook will be Good for massage therapists (NOC 32201) in the Montérégie region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about massage therapists in the Montérégie region:
- Approximately 1,510 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Massage therapists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 71%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 22%
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The employment outlook will be Good for massage therapists (NOC 32201) in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about massage therapists in the Côte-Nord and Nord-du-Québec regions:
- Massage therapists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 74%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 26%
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The employment outlook will be Good for massage therapists (NOC 32201) in the Outaouais region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about massage therapists in the Outaouais region:
- Approximately 480 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Massage therapists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 79%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 21%
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The employment outlook will be Good for massage therapists (NOC 32201) in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about massage therapists in the Saguenay - Lac-Saint-Jean region:
- Approximately 210 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Massage therapists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 88%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
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OntarioGood
The employment outlook will be Good for massage therapists (NOC 32201) in Ontario for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
What Types of Employers Are Out There?
- The majority of massage therapists are self-employed in private practices
What are the Main Trends Affecting Employment?
- Demand for massage services is expected to increase to meet the needs of a growing and aging population
- Growing use of complementary and alternative treatments such as massage therapy to manage chronic illnesses, and acute pain
- Consumers' ability to pay the full or partial cost of massage therapy services
What Skills Do I Need to Succeed?
- Registration with the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario (CMTO) is required to practise massage therapy
What Other Information Will I Find Helpful?
- Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends to meet client needs.
Here are some key facts about massage therapists in Ontario:
- Approximately 15,850 people work in this occupation.
- Massage therapists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 85%
- Personal and laundry services (NAICS 812): 8%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 53% compared to 81% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 47% compared to 19% for all occupations
- 20% of massage therapists work all year, while 80% work only part of the year, compared to 63% and 37% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 37 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
- 86% of massage therapists are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 21% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: 79% compared to 48% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 25% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 6% compared to 8% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 62% compared to 22% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 23% compared to 24% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 5% compared to 13% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
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The employment outlook will be Good for massage therapists (NOC 32201) in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about massage therapists in the Hamilton - Niagara Peninsula region:
- Approximately 1,520 people work in this occupation.
- Massage therapists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 89%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%
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The employment outlook will be Good for massage therapists (NOC 32201) in the Kingston - Pembroke region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about massage therapists in the Kingston - Pembroke region:
- Approximately 370 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Massage therapists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%
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The employment outlook will be Good for massage therapists (NOC 32201) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about massage therapists in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:
- Approximately 2,520 people work in this occupation.
- Massage therapists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 88%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
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The employment outlook will be Good for massage therapists (NOC 32201) in the London region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about massage therapists in the London region:
- Approximately 780 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Massage therapists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 89%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
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The employment outlook will be Good for massage therapists (NOC 32201) in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about massage therapists in the Muskoka - Kawarthas region:
- Approximately 430 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Massage therapists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 84%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 12%
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The employment outlook will be Good for massage therapists (NOC 32201) in the Northeast region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about massage therapists in the Northeast region:
- Approximately 380 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Massage therapists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 90%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 10%
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The employment outlook will be Good for massage therapists (NOC 32201) in the Northwest region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about massage therapists in the Northwest region:
- Approximately 150 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Massage therapists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 91%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
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The employment outlook will be Good for massage therapists (NOC 32201) in the Ottawa region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about massage therapists in the Ottawa region:
- Approximately 1,250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Massage therapists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 89%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 8%
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The employment outlook will be Good for massage therapists (NOC 32201) in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about massage therapists in the Stratford - Bruce Peninsula region:
- Approximately 330 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Massage therapists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%
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The employment outlook will be Very good for massage therapists (NOC 32201) in the Toronto region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about massage therapists in the Toronto region:
- Approximately 7,210 people work in this occupation.
- Massage therapists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 83%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 11%
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The employment outlook will be Good for massage therapists (NOC 32201) in the Windsor - Sarnia region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about massage therapists in the Windsor - Sarnia region:
- Approximately 690 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Massage therapists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 91%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 5%
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ManitobaModerate
The employment outlook will be Moderate for massage therapists (NOC 32201) in Manitoba for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about massage therapists in Manitoba:
- Approximately 1,800 people work in this occupation.
- Massage therapists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 91%
- Personal and laundry services (NAICS 812): 5%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 56% compared to 81% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 43% compared to 19% for all occupations
- 28% of massage therapists work all year, while 71% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 40 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
- 78% of massage therapists are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 18% compared to 53% for all occupations
- Women: 82% compared to 47% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: less than 5% compared to 31% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 7% compared to 12% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 71% compared to 17% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 14% compared to 20% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
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The employment outlook will be Good for massage therapists (NOC 32201) in the Interlake region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about massage therapists in the Interlake region:
- Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Massage therapists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for massage therapists (NOC 32201) in the North Central region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about massage therapists in the North Central region:
- Massage therapists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for massage therapists (NOC 32201) in the South Central region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about massage therapists in the South Central region:
- Approximately 190 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Massage therapists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for massage therapists (NOC 32201) in the Southeast region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about massage therapists in the Southeast region:
- Approximately 160 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Massage therapists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for massage therapists (NOC 32201) in the Southwest region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about massage therapists in the Southwest region:
- Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Massage therapists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 95%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 5%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for massage therapists (NOC 32201) in the Winnipeg region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about massage therapists in the Winnipeg region:
- Approximately 1,090 people work in this occupation.
- Massage therapists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 93%
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SaskatchewanGood
The employment outlook will be Good for massage therapists (NOC 32201) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about massage therapists in Saskatchewan:
- Approximately 1,400 people work in this occupation.
- Massage therapists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 82%
- Personal and laundry services (NAICS 812): 15%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 63% compared to 81% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 37% compared to 19% for all occupations
- 27% of massage therapists work all year, while 73% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 39 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.
- 87% of massage therapists are self-employed compared to an average of 16% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 16% compared to 53% for all occupations
- Women: 84% compared to 47% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 6% compared to 33% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 13% compared to 15% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 72% compared to 17% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 7% compared to 18% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 7% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
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The employment outlook will be Very good for massage therapists (NOC 32201) in the Northern region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about massage therapists in the Northern region:
- Massage therapists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 82%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 18%
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The employment outlook will be Very good for massage therapists (NOC 32201) in the Prince Albert region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about massage therapists in the Prince Albert region:
- Approximately 250 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Massage therapists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 82%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 18%
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The employment outlook will be Good for massage therapists (NOC 32201) in the Regina - Moose Mountain region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about massage therapists in the Regina - Moose Mountain region:
- Approximately 510 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Massage therapists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 91%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
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The employment outlook will be Good for massage therapists (NOC 32201) in the Saskatoon - Biggar region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about massage therapists in the Saskatoon - Biggar region:
- Approximately 610 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Massage therapists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 88%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 10%
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The employment outlook will be Very good for massage therapists (NOC 32201) in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about massage therapists in the Swift Current - Moose Jaw region:
- Approximately 120 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Massage therapists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 88%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 12%
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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AlbertaGood
The employment outlook will be Good for massage therapists (NOC 32201) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Alberta's population and its proportion of residents aged 65+ are predicted to increase over the next decade, contributing to demand for this occupation.
- In 2025, Alberta increased total health spending to $28 billion, marking a 5.4% rise from the previous year.
- Ongoing healthcare needs and retirements continue to support steady demand across the sector.
Here are some key facts about massage therapists in Alberta:
- Approximately 5,750 people work in this occupation.
- Massage therapists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 79%
- Personal and laundry services (NAICS 812): 13%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 48% compared to 80% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 52% compared to 20% for all occupations
- 20% of massage therapists work all year, while 80% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 35 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
- 77% of massage therapists are self-employed compared to an average of 15% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 13% compared to 53% for all occupations
- Women: 87% compared to 47% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 6% compared to 28% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 14% compared to 13% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 64% compared to 19% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 13% compared to 21% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
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The employment outlook will be Good for massage therapists (NOC 32201) in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Alberta's population and its proportion of residents aged 65+ are predicted to increase over the next decade, contributing to demand for this occupation.
- In 2025, Alberta increased total health spending to $28 billion, marking a 5.4% rise from the previous year.
- Ongoing healthcare needs and retirements continue to support steady demand across the sector.
Here are some key facts about massage therapists in the Athabasca - Grande Prairie - Peace River region:
- Massage therapists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 89%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
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The employment outlook will be Good for massage therapists (NOC 32201) in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Alberta's population and its proportion of residents aged 65+ are predicted to increase over the next decade, contributing to demand for this occupation.
- In 2025, Alberta increased total health spending to $28 billion, marking a 5.4% rise from the previous year.
- Ongoing healthcare needs and retirements continue to support steady demand across the sector.
Here are some key facts about massage therapists in the Banff - Jasper - Rocky Mountain House region:
- Approximately 560 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Massage therapists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 89%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
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The employment outlook will be Good for massage therapists (NOC 32201) in the Calgary region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Alberta's population and its proportion of residents aged 65+ are predicted to increase over the next decade, contributing to demand for this occupation.
- In 2025, Alberta increased total health spending to $28 billion, marking a 5.4% rise from the previous year.
- Ongoing healthcare needs and retirements continue to support steady demand across the sector.
Here are some key facts about massage therapists in the Calgary region:
- Approximately 2,490 people work in this occupation.
- Massage therapists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 81%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 15%
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The employment outlook will be Good for massage therapists (NOC 32201) in the Camrose - Drumheller region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Alberta's population and its proportion of residents aged 65+ are predicted to increase over the next decade, contributing to demand for this occupation.
- In 2025, Alberta increased total health spending to $28 billion, marking a 5.4% rise from the previous year.
- Ongoing healthcare needs and retirements continue to support steady demand across the sector.
Here are some key facts about massage therapists in the Camrose - Drumheller region:
- Approximately 350 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Massage therapists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 90%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 7%
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The employment outlook will be Good for massage therapists (NOC 32201) in the Edmonton region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Alberta's population and its proportion of residents aged 65+ are predicted to increase over the next decade, contributing to demand for this occupation.
- In 2025, Alberta increased total health spending to $28 billion, marking a 5.4% rise from the previous year.
- Ongoing healthcare needs and retirements continue to support steady demand across the sector.
Here are some key facts about massage therapists in the Edmonton region:
- Approximately 1,630 people work in this occupation.
- Massage therapists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 85%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 10%
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The employment outlook will be Good for massage therapists (NOC 32201) in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Alberta's population and its proportion of residents aged 65+ are predicted to increase over the next decade, contributing to demand for this occupation.
- In 2025, Alberta increased total health spending to $28 billion, marking a 5.4% rise from the previous year.
- Ongoing healthcare needs and retirements continue to support steady demand across the sector.
Here are some key facts about massage therapists in the Lethbridge - Medicine Hat region:
- Approximately 500 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Massage therapists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 90%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 10%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for massage therapists (NOC 32201) in the Red Deer region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Alberta's population and its proportion of residents aged 65+ are predicted to increase over the next decade, contributing to demand for this occupation.
- In 2025, Alberta increased total health spending to $28 billion, marking a 5.4% rise from the previous year.
- Ongoing healthcare needs and retirements continue to support steady demand across the sector.
Here are some key facts about massage therapists in the Red Deer region:
- Approximately 400 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Massage therapists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 70%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 28%
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The employment outlook will be Good for massage therapists (NOC 32201) in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
- Alberta's population and its proportion of residents aged 65+ are predicted to increase over the next decade, contributing to demand for this occupation.
- In 2025, Alberta increased total health spending to $28 billion, marking a 5.4% rise from the previous year.
- Ongoing healthcare needs and retirements continue to support steady demand across the sector.
Here are some key facts about massage therapists in the Wood Buffalo - Cold Lake region:
- Approximately 180 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Massage therapists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 84%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 16%
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British ColumbiaModerate
The employment outlook will be Moderate for massage therapists (NOC 32201) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about massage therapists in British Columbia:
- Approximately 6,150 people work in this occupation.
- Massage therapists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 83%
- Personal and laundry services (NAICS 812): 11%
- The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:
- Full-time workers: 52% compared to 78% for all occupations
- Part-time workers: 48% compared to 22% for all occupations
- 20% of massage therapists work all year, while 80% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 37 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.
- 82% of massage therapists are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.
- The gender distribution of people in this occupation is:
- Men: 23% compared to 52% for all occupations
- Women: 77% compared to 48% for all occupations
- The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is:
- no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations
- high school diploma or equivalent: 6% compared to 28% for all occupations
- apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 12% compared to 13% for all occupations
- college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 60% compared to 17% for all occupations
- bachelor's degree: 18% compared to 22% for all occupations
- university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
Regional outlooks
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The employment outlook will be Good for massage therapists (NOC 32201) in the Cariboo region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Several positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about massage therapists in the Cariboo region:
- Approximately 140 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Massage therapists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 94%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 6%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for massage therapists (NOC 32201) in the Kootenay region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about massage therapists in the Kootenay region:
- Approximately 320 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Massage therapists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 87%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 13%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for massage therapists (NOC 32201) in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about massage therapists in the Lower Mainland - Southwest region:
- Approximately 3,710 people work in this occupation.
- Massage therapists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 86%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 10%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for massage therapists (NOC 32201) in the Nechako region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about massage therapists in the Nechako region:
- Massage therapists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for massage therapists (NOC 32201) in the North Coast region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about massage therapists in the North Coast region:
- Approximately 110 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Massage therapists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): more than 95%
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An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for massage therapists (NOC 32201) in the Thompson - Okanagan region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about massage therapists in the Thompson - Okanagan region:
- Approximately 840 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Massage therapists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 88%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
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The employment outlook will be Moderate for massage therapists (NOC 32201) in the Vancouver Island and Coast region for the 2025-2027 period.
The following factors contributed to this outlook:
- Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
- Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
- There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
Here are some key facts about massage therapists in the Vancouver Island and Coast region:
- Approximately 1,450 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
- Massage therapists mainly work in the following sectors:
- Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 89%
- Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 9%
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Yukon TerritoryUndetermined
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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Northwest TerritoriesUndetermined
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
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NunavutUndetermined
An employment outlook has not been assigned to this occupation in this region due to low levels of employment.
Related links
Canadian Occupational Projection System (COPS) - Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC)
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