Medical Massage Therapist

R283,737 (ZAR)/yr

R136.41 (ZAR)/hr

R4,341 (ZAR)/yr

The average medical massage therapist gross salary in South Africa is R283,737 or an equivalent hourly rate of R136. In addition, they earn an average bonus of R4,341. Salary estimates based on salary survey data collected directly from employers and anonymous employees in South Africa. An entry level medical massage therapist (1-3 years of experience) earns an average salary of R212,529. On the other end, a senior level medical massage therapist (8+ years of experience) earns an average salary of R347,617.

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R328,929 (ZAR)

16 %

Based on our compensation data, the estimated salary potential for Medical Massage Therapist will increase 16 % over 5 years.

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Medical Massage Therapist, the majority at 51% with high schools.

Typical Field of Study: Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage Training

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South Africa

Cost of living is calculated based on accumulating the cost of food, transportation, health services, rent, utilities, taxes, and miscellaneous.

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South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA or R.S.A.), is the southernmost country in Africa. It is bounded to the south by 2,798 kilometres (1,739 mi) of coastline that stretches along the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans; to the north by the neighbouring countries of Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe; and to the east and northeast by Mozambique and Eswatini. It also completely enclaves Lesotho. It is the southernmost country on the mainland of the Old World, and the second-most populous...

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Massages customers and administers other body conditioning treatments for hygienic or remedial purposes, using a variety of techniques. Applies alcohol, lubricants, or other rubbing compounds. Kneads and rubs client's body to stimulate blood circulation, relax contracted muscles, facilitate elimination of waste matter, or to relieve other conditions, using hands or vibrating equipment. Read More

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