How much does a massage therapist earn in Russia

2024 Author: James Gerald | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 14:00

The masseur is a specialist in superficial, mechanical effects on the skin and human body. It helps patients get rid of pain, tension. The profession is quite popular, and how much a massage therapist earns in Russia and what his salary depends on - find out further.

What determines the level of income of massage therapists

The salary of a specialist is calculated based on several criteria, including:

1. An experience. If the practice is small, then the income will be less.
2. Place of work. In private and elite institutions, earnings are higher compared to government organizations.
3. Specialty and education. Prices for all types of massage are different. A professional with a higher education has more prospects of finding a job with a high income than someone who just took basic courses.
4. Region. Earnings in the capital are higher in comparison with those earned in the regions.

A specialist's income increases in proportion to his knowledge and skills, so you don't have to go to Moscow in order to get more. And living in the capital is much more expensive than in the provinces.

But you shouldn't think that with a higher education you will be able to immediately find a job with a high salary. Although those who graduated only from the courses can get a good job. In many ways, the secret lies in the purposefulness of the person himself, his desire to improve.

In Moscow

Obviously, how much a massage therapist earns in Russia depends on several factors. In Moscow, this figure fluctuates between 15-200 thousand rubles per month. Earnings are calculated based on experience and skills.

An experience	The salary
Without experience	15-50 thousand rubles
1-3 years	20-50 thousand rubles
3-6 years old	50-200 thousand rubles

On average, a specialist working in government organizations receives 15-25 thousand rubles. In a private clinic, a massage therapist is paid at least 27-30 thousand. If you have experience of 3 years or more, the salary is 30 thousand rubles in public institutions, and 50-60 thousand in spas. Employees who work in elite establishments can receive up to 200 thousand rubles.

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By region

In the cities of Russia, massage therapists have a lower salary compared to what their colleagues in the capital receive.

An experience	The salary
Without experience	10-20 thousand rubles
1-3 years	20-40 thousand rubles
3-6 years	25-100 thousand rubles

The income of a massage therapist living in the region depends on the place of work. In a private organization, wages are higher than in a public institution. Therefore, many seek to find work in elite clinics and salons. In individual regions, the situation with earnings is as follows (thousand rubles):

• Samara region - 25-28;
• Penza region - 24-30;
• Bashkiria - 27-34;
• Tatarstan - 32;
• small towns - 23-27.

Experienced masseurs, in addition to the main income, can also have an additional income - to serve clients at home.

Newbie earnings

Even for novice massage therapists, incomes differ, since it's all about the place of work and the level of workload. Newbies get 10-30% less than more experienced colleagues. Rarely where beginners massage therapists are paid more than 30 thousand rubles. And the minimum is usually 15 thousand rubles.

To have a higher income, you need to improve your qualifications. Acquaintance with related specialties and new techniques will allow you to get more clients, and therefore increase your income. Masters with great experience can earn 100-120 thousand rubles.

Specializations

There are several specializations in this area. Everyone is trained and taken courses to acquire the necessary skills. The most popular massage directions:

• medical;
• sports;
• for children;
• cosmetic.

Subtypes of procedures are also relevant, for example, Thai massage. There is a great demand for anti-cellulite treatments. In educational institutions, they teach correctional, honey, canned massage. The income of a specialist largely depends on his direction: if it is in demand, then earnings are higher.

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Work in the clinic

A specialist who works in a state polyclinic receives little. Even in Moscow, the earnings are about 25 thousand rubles. In the regions - about 20 thousand rubles.

Obviously, experience matters a lot too. In addition, in the clinic, wages are paid regularly, and bonuses are not excluded.

Private practice

Novice craftsmen can take clients at home to gain experience. Of course, at first there may be few who wish, but over time the situation will improve. In addition, you can visit people at home or rent an office.

If you want to open your own business, then you need to issue an individual entrepreneur. Then the work will be official. You will need a special room suitable for a comfortable stay of visitors. You also need to attract customers. It can be not only advertising, but also word of mouth.

Working for themselves, massage therapists get much more. If the master has several specializations, then his services will be in demand. Earnings per day can range from 5 thousand rubles and more if many clients are served.

A massage therapist is a demanded profession, so there should be no problems with finding a job. These specialists help to get rid of pain in the body, to relax. And if the master has several specializations, then the flow of clients will be constant.

Outcomes

1. The salary of massage therapists is determined depending on several factors: region, experience, place of work.
2. In Moscow, craftsmen receive 15-200 thousand rubles, and in the regions the income is much lower.
3. Beginners are usually paid 15-30 thousand rubles.
4. Income also depends on the specialization.
5. Each massage therapist can improve their qualifications in order to have higher incomes.