Side-by-side distribution
Massage Therapist
$21.83/hr
per hour · USD
- Disclosing
- 23.3%
- Live roles
- 301
Nutritionist
$35.70/hr
per hour · USD
- Disclosing
- 60%
- Live roles
- 55
Highest-paying jobs
Massage Therapist
Massage Therapist
Advanced Massage Therapist
PRN Massage Therapist
Massage Therapist
Massage Therapist
Registered Massage Therapist - Part Time
Clinical Massage Therapist- MAH
Massage Therapist - Per Diem
Massage Therapist
Highest-paying jobs
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Dietitian Nutritionist
Clinical Nutritionist - Registered Dietitian - Part Time - Columbia - In-Patient Units
Sports Nutritionist Collegiate Professional - Atrium Health Charlotte Football Club FT
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Dietitian/Nutritionist (Hybrid) - Pediatrics Gastroenterology
Dietitian/Nutritionist (Hybrid) - Pediatrics Gastroenterology
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (full Time with Benefits) Lakeland, FL
Pediatric Dietitian Nutritionist Clinical Nutrition Outpatient
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Pyramid Global Hospitality
|
$35,256 | 16 |
|
Four Seasons
|
$33,280 | 7 |
Montage International
|
$35,152 | 6 |
|
Advocate Health
|
$65,780 | 5 |
|
Midtown Athletic Clubs
|
$35,464 | 3 |
| SG Seneca Gaming Corporation | $27,664 | 3 |
| BI Beth Israel Lahey Health | $104,000 | 2 |
|
Marathon Health
|
$57,200 | 2 |
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Advocate Health
|
$74,256 | 12 |
|
NEXDINE Hospitality
|
$87,500 | 3 |
|
Washington University in St. Louis
|
$74,350 | 2 |
Albany Medical Center
|
$68,363 | 2 |
| MG Mass General Brigham | $66,810 | 2 |
Family Health Centers of San Diego
|
$62,889 | 2 |
NeighborHealth
|
$50,232 | 2 |
|
NewYork-Presbyterian
|
$97,968 | 1 |
Massage Therapist vs Nutritionist: which pays more?
The median for Massage Therapist is $21.83/hr per year (typically $13.30/hr–$31.63/hr), versus $35.70/hr for Nutritionist ($30.56/hr–$36.85/hr). That puts Nutritionist about 64% ahead at the median.
Both figures are computed live from active listings on JobsRadar and normalized to annualized USD, so Massage Therapist and Nutritionist are compared on equal terms regardless of the currency each role was originally posted in. Only roles that publish a salary range feed the medians; numbers refresh every few hours as new roles post and older ones close, so this comparison reflects the market right now rather than a fixed survey. Use it as a directional benchmark when weighing one path against the other.