Masseur/masseuse
Also known as: trigger point massage therapist, clinical masseur/masseuse, thai massage therapist, swedish massage therapist, medical masseur, salon therapist
About this occupation
Masseurs/masseuses perform massages to help their clients relax and de-stress according to their preferences. They use appropriate massages, equipment and oils and also instruct their clients on techniques to improve relaxation.
Essential skills and knowledge
- give massages
- contraindications
- maintain personal hygiene standards
- maintain privacy of service users
- maintain customer service
- manage personal professional development
- develop personalised massage plan
- work ergonomically
- communicate with customers
- identify customer's needs
- massage types
- accept own accountability
Typical tasks and preparation
From the related US occupation profile Spa Managers (O*NET 11-9179.02). Linked by an official crosswalk: related, not identical; details vary by country.
- Respond to customer inquiries or complaints.
- Perform accounting duties, such as recording daily cash flow, preparing bank deposits, or generating financial statements.
- Coordinate facility schedules to maximize usage and efficiency.
- Assess employee performance and suggest ways to improve work.
- Monitor operations to ensure compliance with applicable health, safety, or hygiene standards.
- Verify staff credentials, such as educational and certification requirements.
- Preparation
- Job Zone 3 of 5
- Interests
- Enterprising, Conventional, Social
Top skills: Speaking, Monitoring, Social Perceptiveness, Coordination, Active Listening, Critical Thinking
US median pay: US$69,770 a year (2025), 10,450 employed. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.
Subjects this work relies on
How important each subject's knowledge is in the job itself, rated by people doing it (1 to 5).
- English or Literature in EnglishO*NET: English LanguageExtremely important (4.7)
- Business Studies or EntrepreneurshipO*NET: Administration and ManagementVery important (4.4)
- Mathematics or StatisticsO*NET: MathematicsVery important (3.6)
- Media StudiesO*NET: Communications and MediaImportant (3.2)
- Economics or AccountingO*NET: Economics and AccountingImportant (3.1)
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Preparation needed
Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
- Education
- Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
- Experience
- Previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required for these occupations. For example, an electrician must have completed three or four years of apprenticeship or several years of vocational training, and often must have passed a licensing exam, in order to perform the job.
- Training
- Employees in these occupations usually need one or two years of training involving both on-the-job experience and informal training with experienced workers. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
O*NET data describe work in the United States; requirements differ by country. This page includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. CareerProof Global has modified all or some of this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.
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O*NET data describe work in the United States; requirements differ by country. This page includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. CareerProof Global has modified all or some of this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.