{"id":81942,"date":"2025-01-07T00:27:51","date_gmt":"2025-01-06T13:27:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/?p=81942"},"modified":"2025-07-15T15:40:25","modified_gmt":"2025-07-15T05:40:25","slug":"how-much-to-tip-massage-therapist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getblys.com\/us\/blog\/how-much-to-tip-massage-therapist\/","title":{"rendered":"How Much to Tip a Massage Therapist?"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”full_width_content” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”]
\"How<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”3%” overlay_strength=”0.3″ shape_divider_position=”bottom” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_link_target=”_self” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]Money might not be the first thing on your mind after a relaxing hour of bliss, but you might find yourself wondering: Should you tip your massage therapist? And if so, how much?<\/span><\/p>\n

When tipping a massage therapist, the standard amount is 15%-20% of the service cost.<\/b> For example, if your 1-hour massage costs $80, tipping between $12 and $16 is appropriate. However, tipping can vary based on several factors, including the quality of service, location, and personal preference.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In a blog post by <\/span>Nerd Wallet<\/span><\/a>, they emphasized tipping around 20% is standard in the “spa realm,” according to Taelour Wagler, a licensed massage therapist and owner of The Middle Wellness Center in Grand Junction, Colorado. Spa experiences are generally centered on relaxation and luxury, making a 20% tip a thoughtful way to show appreciation for the service.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s dive deeper into tipping guidelines and how to handle different scenarios.<\/span><\/p>\n

\n
\n

Table of Contents<\/p>\nToggle<\/span><\/path><\/svg><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n