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Massage customers for hygienic or remedial purposes. (O'Net 31-9011.00)
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| Reported job titles:
Bodywork Therapist,
Certified Massage Therapist (CMT),
Clinical Massage Therapist,
Integrated Deep Tissue Massage Therapist,
Licensed Massage Practitioner,
Licensed Massage Therapist
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Career Video
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| Locations
| May 2009 |
| hourly rates |
annual rates |
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Median |
Midrange |
Average |
Median |
Midrange |
| Vermont |
$21.02 |
$18.46 |
$12.84 -
$31.13
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$ 43,710 |
$ 38,400 |
$ 26,700 -
$ 64,740
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| Burlington-South Burlington MSA |
$18.75 |
$13.56 |
$ 8.07 -
$31.87
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$ 39,000 |
$ 28,210 |
$ 16,780 -
$ 66,290
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| Southern Vermont Balance of State |
$22.28 |
$19.04 |
$14.83 -
$31.23
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$ 46,330 |
$ 39,600 |
$ 30,840 -
$ 64,960
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| Northern Vermont Balance of State |
$21.54 |
$19.58 |
$15.69 -
$28.98
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$ 44,790 |
$ 40,730 |
$ 32,640 -
$ 60,280
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source: Occupational Employment Statistics, Vermont Labor Market Information, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, released June 2010. |
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Vermont |
2008
Employment |
Percent
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| Total Self-Employed and Unpaid Family Workers, Primary Job |
890 |
76% |
| Accommodation |
163 |
14% |
| Personal and Laundry Services |
77 |
7% |
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source: Employment Projections, Vermont Economic & Labor Market Information, in cooperation with U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, released August 2010. |
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Confer with clients about their medical histories and problems with stress or pain to determine how massage will be most helpful. |
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Apply finger and hand pressure to specific points of the body. |
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Massage and knead muscles and soft tissues of the body to provide treatment for medical conditions, injuries, or wellness maintenance. |
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Maintain treatment records. |
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Provide clients with guidance and information about techniques for postural improvement and stretching, strengthening, relaxation, and rehabilitative exercises. |
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Assess clients' soft tissue condition, joint quality and function, muscle strength, and range of motion. |
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Develop and propose client treatment plans that specify which types of massage are to be used. |
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Refer clients to other types of therapists when necessary. |
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Use complementary aids, such as infrared lamps, wet compresses, ice, and whirlpool baths to promote clients' recovery, relaxation, and well-being. |
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Treat clients in professional settings or travel to clients' offices and homes. |
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| source: Occupational Information Network: Massage Therapists updated December 2005 |
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Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. |
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Therapy and Counseling - Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance. |
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English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. |
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Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders. |
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| source: Occupational Information Network: Massage Therapists updated December 2005 |
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Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. |
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Service Orientation - Actively looking for ways to help people. |
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Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others. |
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Active Learning - Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. |
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Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively. |
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Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do. |
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Learning Strategies - Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things. |
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| source: Occupational Information Network: Massage Therapists updated December 2005 |
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Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. |
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Multilimb Coordination - The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion. |
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Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. |
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Arm-Hand Steadiness - The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position. |
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Dynamic Strength - The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue. |
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Manual Dexterity - The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects. |
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Trunk Strength - The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing. |
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Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem. |
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Speech Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you. |
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Speech Recognition - The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person. |
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| source: Occupational Information Network: Massage Therapists updated December 2005 |
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Performing for or Working Directly with the Public - Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests. |
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Assisting and Caring for Others - Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients. |
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Performing General Physical Activities - Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. |
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Handling and Moving Objects - Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. |
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Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships - Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
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Getting Information - Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
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Training and Teaching Others - Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. |
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Documenting/Recording Information - Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. |
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems - Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
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Thinking Creatively - Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. |
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| source: Occupational Information Network: Massage Therapists updated December 2005 |
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Social - Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others. |
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Realistic - Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outsi |
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| source: Occupational Information Network: Massage Therapists updated June 2008 |
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Dependability - Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. |
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Concern for Others - Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. |
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Independence - Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done. |
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Integrity - Job requires being honest and ethical. |
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Cooperation - Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. |
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Self Control - Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. |
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Attention to Detail - Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. |
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Initiative - Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. |
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Adaptability/Flexibility - Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace. |
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Achievement/Effort - Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks. |
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| source: Occupational Information Network: Massage Therapists updated December 2005 |
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Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed |
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Education: Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. |
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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. |
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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. |
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| source: Occupational Information Network: Massage Therapists updated December 2005 |
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| source: National Center for Education Statistics 2000 Classification of Instructional Programs
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| Handbook occupations related to Massage Therapists : |
| Massage therapists |
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