Job prospects Massage Therapist (MT) in the Edmonton Region

Over the past few years (2022-2024), there was a labour shortage for Massage therapists in the Edmonton Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be Good for massage therapists (NOC 32201) in the Edmonton region for the 2025-2027 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.
• Not many positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

• Alberta's population and its proportion of residents aged 65+ are predicted to increase over the next decade, contributing to demand for this occupation.
• In 2025, Alberta increased total health spending to $28 billion, marking a 5.4% rise from the previous year.
• Ongoing healthcare needs and retirements continue to support steady demand across the sector.

Here are some key facts about massage therapists in the Edmonton region:

• Approximately 1,630 people work in this occupation.
• Massage therapists mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 85%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 10%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology