
Fast Facts for Massage Therapists in California
Salaries for Massage Therapists in California
Schools for Massage Therapists in California are listed below.
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Everest College
Alhambra, Anaheim, City of Industry, Gardena, Hayward, Los Angeles, Reseda, San Bernardino, San Francisco, San Jose
Offers certificate programs, degree programs, and courses in 11 U.S. states with more than 35 locations. Online programs are also available.

Kaplan College KHE
Vista
Kaplan College teaches students skills that have relevance in many fast-growing employment areas. Several forms of tuition assistance may be available for qualified enrollees.

National Holistic Institute
Emeryville, Encino, Petaluma, San Jose
Offers career training in massage therapy. Located at four California campus locations

Charter College
Canyon Country, Lancaster, Long Beach
Offers undergraduate degree programs in business, IT, and medical fields. Located in Anchorage, Alaska and Wasilla, Alaska.

Anthem College
Sacramento
Anthem College has 24 campus locations nationwide as well as the flexibility of online program options.

Carrington College California
Antioch, Citrus Heights, Emeryville, Pleasant Hill, Sacramento, San Jose, San Leandro, Stockton
Carrington College California offers programs in the health care and criminal justice and was founded in 1967.

Marinello Schools of Beauty
Redding, San Diego, San Mateo, Whittier
Get started on your beauty career with training from Marinello Schools of Beauty. We are the largest and longest-established chain of beauty schools serving California, Nevada, and Utah.

Milan Institute
Bakersfield, Clovis, Indio, Visalia
Offers career training in business, legal and medical-related fields. Located at nine campus sites in Texas, California, Idaho, and Nevada.

Bryan College
Gold River, Online
Offers associates degrees and career-training programs in court reporting, massage therapy, and personal training. Located in Los Angeles and Sacramento, California.

American Career College
Anaheim, Los Angeles, Ontario
Offers certificate programs in a broad range of health-related and business disciplines. Located in Los Angeles and Anaheim, California.

Milan Institute of Cosmetology
Fairfield
Offers cosmetology career training. Located at five campus sites in Texas and California.

California Healing Arts College
Los Angeles
Accredited massage therapy training programs in West Los Angeles, California. Flexible schedules available.

Federico Beauty Institute
Sacramento
Get started on your career in the beauty industry at Federico Beauty Institute. We offer programs in cosmetology and esthetics, plus advance training, educator training, and state board exam review classes.

Ashworth College
Online
Ashworth College (AU) provides online and campus based classes, in a flexible capacity so learning goes at the students pace during their free time.
| School Name | Campus | Highest Award | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced College | South Gate | Associate | 103 |
| Antelope Valley Medical College | Lancaster | Associate | 834 |
| De Anza College | Cupertino | Associate | 24,115 |
| Fullerton College | Fullerton | Associate | 20,719 |
| Monterey Peninsula College | Monterey | Associate | 9,238 |
| Pacific College of Oriental Medicine San Diego | San Diego | Doctorate | 515 |
| Santa Barbara Business College Bakersfield | Bakersfield | Associate | 482 |
| Santa Barbara Business College Santa Maria | Santa Maria | Associate | 165 |
| Santa Barbara Business College Ventura | Ventura | Associate | 335 |
| West Valley College | Saratoga | Associate | 11,210 |
The map below shows job statistics for the career type by metro area, for California. A table below the map shows job popularity and salaries across the state.
Listed below are metro areas ranked by the popularity of jobs for Massage Therapists relative to the population of the city, as of 2008. Salary data was obtained from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
A Relative Popularity of 1.0 means that the city has an average number of the particular job, for its population, compared to the rest of the US. Higher numbers mean proportionally more jobs of that type.| Metro Area | Jobs | Salary (2008) | Relative Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
CALIFORNIA | |||
| Napa | 240 | $43,320 | 11.9 |
| Santa Rosa | 240 | $42,930 | 3.8 |
| Salinas | 180 | $46,030 | 3.5 |
| San Francisco | 1,220 | $49,760 | 3.4 |
| Vallejo | 110 | $27,730 | 2.7 |
| Redding | 50 | $39,070 | 2.4 |
| San Diego | 970 | $43,880 | 2 |
| Oxnard | 190 | $36,140 | 1.8 |
| Santa Cruz | 50 | $28,620 | 1.8 |
| Riverside | 710 | $46,760 | 1.6 |
| San Jose | 480 | $55,590 | 1.5 |
| Sacramento | 460 | $38,430 | 1.5 |
| Santa Ana | 780 | $35,240 | 1.4 |
| Santa Barbara | 80 | $41,290 | 1.4 |
| Stockton | 80 | $37,170 | 1.1 |
| Fresno | 90 | $40,870 | 0.8 |
| Oakland | 220 | 0.6 |
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