What is the appropriate tip to give for a massage?

Answer 1

I am a licensed massage therapist and have two years of training not just a few hours, I never expect a tip and much prefer that the client tells me how much they enjoyed the treatment and rebooks with me, however if I go for a massage and the therapist does a good job then I will tip anywhere from 10-20 dollars. Therapists put alot of physical and mental energy into their jobs and sometimes a wow I feel better than I have in ages can work wonders.

Answer 2

The appropriate tip depends on the experience you had while receiving the massage. It is also dependent on what the therapist may have done to make the experience more convenient for you. If he or she comes to you, yes they will receive the full price (most of the time), but the government still takes a pretty nice chunk (30-35%), so tips are greatly appreciated. Also, consider that with driving time & setting up, you're getting a lot more than 45 or 60 or 90 minutes of the therapist's time.
However, some therapists have already taken much of that into consideration when they schedule an appointment "on-call".
The reality of it is, tips are a very nice bonus. Some therapists count on tips, others recognize that their clients may not be comfortable giving tips or may not have the financial resources for it.
If you're really concerned, ask your therapist what he or she thinks about tips. Most are pretty open about it, although it can be uncomfortable to be the asker or the askee on this question.

Tip the way you're most comfortable. $5 is great (don't do $1 or 2, that just makes someone feel bad), generally $10-$15 is common for an hour massage.

Hope that helps.

Enjoy your massage.

Answer 3

I agree w/ the no tip expected. First off, if it's a BAD massage, which I have had a lot of, then I am out 40, 60 or more $$$ and I feel like I didn't get what I paid for. Hell if I'm going to shell out more money to be polite. Second, if the person is coming to your house or you go to theirs, they are getting all the money to start with, and with hourly massage rates pretty high, they better give me a damn good massage if they want more on top of that.

Answer 4

I am a massage therapist have been for 15 years. I usually recieve $10. I do have a sign that says" Tips are appreciated, but not expected." Either way , it's ok. I don't mind working on someone who needs it and doesn't have enough for a tip. Massage isn't cheap. I have had way more experience and classes than just a few hours of education. Every year I take some sort of continuing education. It is necessary to maintain the National Certification. If you want someone who is trained with knowledge of Medical needs- look for someone who graduated from Cayce's School of Massotherapy. Best of Luck!

Answer 5

I would say that it is completely up to the person being massaged, and that NOTHING should be expected. I am really amazed that someone with a few weeks training in massage can charge $60-$75 per hour for a massage (that seems to be the going rate here). I know a masseuse/masseur can't massage 40 hours a week, but where else can you legally earn that kind of money with no skills? So why should anyone give a tip at all when they are already paying a ridiculous price?

Answer 6

I am a massage therapist.I think if you get $30 dollars or more in services you should tip at least $10 at the very minimum.I am happy with $15 and when I get $20 its very appreciated.Of course, if the therapist doesn't do a good job then you should tip them accordingly.

Answer 7

First off Tipping is not a city in China!...as for a scale for tips...maybe there should be a scale for just how good the massage was. That is totally up the the person.

Answer 8

That depends on the type of massage, and how much you enjoyed it... I personally hardly ever tip tho. Why pay more than you have to? There are heaps of jobs that don't allow tips. And could ruin the economy if you keep tipping for services that are not above and beyond the expected norm.

Answer 9

I had a massage twice by the same person. I assume she is good. When she started out she was good but she was so good I fell asleep each time...LOL. She had to wake me and I felt much better. I feel if you are pleased with the service you should tip 20% or more.

Answer 10

15$