How much does a horse massage therapist make

Introduction

What’s the difference between a massage therapist for humans and one for horses? Pretty much everything, from the technique used to the kind of pressure applied, to how you find clients. Here’s what you need to know if you’re thinking about pursuing this profession.

There are a number of factors that influence how much a horse massage therapist can make.

There are a number of factors that influence how much a horse massage therapist can make. The most important ones are:

Location. Horse massage therapists who work in urban areas have to deal with higher overhead costs and competition from other professionals. Grooming might be done by the owner or other professionals, so the market for full-service horse massage is smaller in these areas as well. In rural areas, there are fewer grooming options and more demand for services like bodywork, so this can drive up prices and salaries for those who offer it.
Experience level/flexibility. More experienced horse massage therapists are able to command higher rates because they’re more skilled at their job than beginners or part-time workers, who tend to charge less per hour or even by the session than professionals do but may not provide as good service overall (e.g., they may not know how often horses need massages). More flexible workers—such as those who travel between clients’ homes rather than working out of an office—can also charge more because they’re able to reach customers farther away from major metropolitan centers where demand is high but supply is low due to cost considerations listed above.*

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports the median pay for animal massage therapists is $36,200 a year.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports the median pay for animal massage therapists is $36,200 a year. This means half of all workers in this occupation earn less than $36,200 and half earn more. The lowest 10 percent earn $27,540 or less per year while the highest 10 percent earn $56,810 or more per year.

The median hourly rate breaks down to about $17.79 an hour for animal massage therapists working full-time in 2018. There were 3,930 jobs at that level in the United States last year; 1,950 were part-time positions with hourly earnings between $11 and 12 dollars per hour on average (median).

A salary comparison site lists some job titles similar to “certified equine sports therapist” with some variation on their descriptions: equine sport massage therapist; certified equine sports therapy specialists; certified clinical instructor; American Association of Equine Sports Medicine Certified Clinical Instructors; certified clinical instructors—equine sports medicine practitioner

Horses who compete or are being rehabilitated are more likely to require a massage therapist than others.

Horses who compete or are being rehabilitated are more likely to require a massage therapist than others. This is because these horses have specific needs. A professional horse massage therapist has the training and experience necessary to ensure that a horse’s rehabilitation process is successful, minimising any chance of injury during exercise or competition.

Those who work in private practice and as part of a team may also be able to earn some money from sponsoring companies.

You can earn extra money by working with companies that sponsor your business.
You can earn money by teaching others how to massage horses.
You can earn money by selling products that you make or sell products that you don’t make in order to help others start their own businesses as horse masseurs.

There’s plenty of room for advancement for those who want to work their way up the ranks to be an elite equine sports masseuse.

If you’re looking to make a move up the ranks, there’s plenty of room for advancement. If you want to become an elite equine sports masseuse, you can work your way up through the industry by becoming certified as an equine sports therapist and then an equine sports massage therapist. In addition to progressing your career with these certifications, each will bring with it more job opportunities.

The pay for this job is at varying levels depending on experience, location and whether you have team or private clients.

Experienced horse massage therapists can make $20-$30 per hour; inexperienced horse massage therapists just starting out can expect to make less than that.

If you’re in New York City or Los Angeles, the rates will be higher than if you work in Dallas or Cleveland. In addition to location, your rate is also affected by how many horses are under your care at any given time—and whether they’re racehorses or not. A horse massage therapist working with a polo team will likely make more money than one who works with barrel racers and eventers.

Conclusion

If you think this sounds like something that would be interesting to you, we recommend applying for an internship with a professional team. You will gain valuable experience and insight into the field while being paid to work with some of the best horses in the world. It may not be easy, but it’s worth it!