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Overview
Masseurs and masseuses provide massage treatments that help clients relax and reduce stress, using suitable techniques, equipment and oils according to client preferences.
In job descriptions, look for client communication, massage techniques, hygiene standards, ergonomic work, musculoskeletal anatomy, supplies, relaxation advice and possibly small business duties.
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Open in Job ExplorerWhat the work can involve
Masseur and masseuse work is direct client service in treatment rooms, spas, salons, wellness settings or small private businesses. Sessions combine client preferences, appropriate pressure, hygiene routines and calm handling of equipment and oils.
Skills and specializations
Useful strengths include communication with customers, giving massages, working ergonomically, understanding musculoskeletal anatomy, maintaining personal hygiene standards and adapting relaxation advice without turning the role into medical diagnosis.
Salary context
Salary context depends on appointment volume, workplace type, client base, whether products or treatments are sold, self-employment duties, evening or weekend hours and responsibility for booking and supplies.
Career paths
Paths can move from entry-level massage work into spa services, shiatsu or reflexology, wellness business ownership, salon management or complementary beauty and relaxation treatments.
Good to know
Check adverts for treatment types, session length, hygiene expectations, client booking duties, product handling, physical workload and whether the role is employed, rented-chair or self-employed.
Editorial note
This guide gives editorial career context for masseur/masseuse work. It is not official labour-market statistics or salary data.
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O*NET relationships: 1
Massage Therapists
31-9011.00
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Alternative labels
Occupation group
Beauticians and related workers (5142)
Source facts
| ESCO URI | http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/1978c6ff-37b4-48f1-9aa6-88b9c568f74f |
|---|---|
| ESCO code | 5142.7 |
| ISCO group | 5142 |
| Concept type | Occupation |