Is 50k possible

[whtviper1]

Originally Posted by Dreaming of Hawaii

I suggest that you concentrate your job search in the high end resorts on the coast north of Kona.

She did post on the Oahu forum.

With that said, salary.com and indeed.com (which claims it uses actual data - who knows) claim the median for a massage therapist on Oahu is about $50K, which surprised me.

[Va83]

Yes I figured resorts would pay mainland rates and be busier than regular spas but I still need to research to be sure. Thanks for the suggestions.

[rya96797]

Originally Posted by whtviper1

She did post on the Oahu forum.

With that said, salary.com and indeed.com (which claims it uses actual data - who knows) claim the median for a massage therapist on Oahu is about $50K, which surprised me.

maybe they're including the other kine massage therapists that sell other services ala carte?

[Va83]

Originally Posted by rya96797

maybe they're including the other kine massage therapists that sell other services ala carte?

You're referring to whores who would not be lumped in with licensed professionals by a career site. As I've stated before it's not hard to make good money in the beauty industry. Estheticians can make $70k a year if they work hard. The only problem I can see is others being willing to work for less (not a mainland problem).

[mr.magoo]

Originally Posted by Dreaming of Hawaii

I suggest that you concentrate your job search in the high end resorts on the coast north of Kona. All of the resorts offer spa services, so perhaps you could get hired on there. I have no idea how much they get paid, though.

OP specifically mentioned Honolulu...unless there has some changes...Honolulu is still on Oahu.