Massage therapy schools in Illinois
We found 19 schools offering massage therapy training in Illinois, with campuses in Chicago, Grayslake, Palos Hills, and Belleville and more. Massage therapists in Illinois earn a median $60,490 a year, according to the BLS.
- Schools
- 19
- Public colleges
- 12
- Median pay in IL
- $60,490
- Cities with schools
- 13
19 massage therapy schools
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First Institute of Travel, Inc.
Crystal Lake, IL · Private
- Massage therapy
- Medical assistant
- Dental assistant
Midwest Technical Institute-Illinois
Springfield, IL · Private
- Massage therapy
- HVAC technician
- Welding
- +7
Massage therapy schools by city
- Chicago (7 within 30 mi)
- Aurora (5 within 30 mi)
- Joliet (3 within 30 mi)
- Elgin (8 within 30 mi)
- Waukegan (5 within 30 mi)
- Arlington Heights (10 within 30 mi)
- Orland Park (4 within 30 mi)
- Lombard (10 within 30 mi)
- Belleville (3 within 30 mi)
- DeKalb (4 within 30 mi)
- McHenry (4 within 30 mi)
- Edwardsville (4 within 30 mi)
- Belvidere (3 within 30 mi)
What massage therapists earn in Illinois
Median pay means half earn more and half earn less. Pay grows with experience, certifications and overtime.
Massage therapist salary in IllinoisHow to become a massage therapist
- Median pay
- $60,490
- $29.08 an hour
- Typical range
- $33,770–$82,910
- 10th to 90th percentile
- Jobs in IL
- 4,950
- Job growth, 2025–35
- +15.3%
- 20,400 openings a year (U.S.)
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, and Employment Projections.
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Frequently asked questions
How many massage therapy schools are in Illinois?
We list 19 schools in Illinois with massage therapy programs: 12 public colleges and 7 private career schools. Campuses are in Chicago, Grayslake, Palos Hills, Belleville, and Sugar Grove.
Are there community college massage therapy programs in Illinois?
Yes. 12 public colleges in Illinois offer massage therapy. Public programs often cost less and are usually eligible for federal financial aid. Confirm costs and aid with each school.
How much does massage therapy school cost in Illinois?
Among the 16 schools here that report it to the U.S. Department of Education, the average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) ranges from $2,254 to $27,793. That figure covers the whole school, not just this program, so ask each school for the program's total cost.
How much do massage therapists make in Illinois?
The median pay for massage therapists in Illinois is $60,490 a year, and most earn between $33,770 and $82,910, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
How do I choose a massage therapy school in Illinois?
Ask each school about accreditation, total cost after financial aid, hands-on lab hours, certification exam prep, class sizes and job placement. Request info from two or three schools so you can compare their answers side by side.
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Massage therapy schools in other states
- Florida (53)
- California (20)
- Texas (15)
- Virginia (15)
- Puerto Rico (15)
- Iowa (14)
- Louisiana (12)
- Michigan (12)
- Arizona (11)
- Georgia (11)
- North Carolina (11)
- Ohio (11)
- New York (10)
- Pennsylvania (10)
- Colorado (9)
- Minnesota (9)