Imagine a work environment where soothing music continuously plays in the background and aromatic incense or oil heightening the ambiance of the place. That is the exact atmosphere that massage therapists experience every single working day. They are paid to relieve the stress of clients, so it is important that they feel stress-free as well. Otherwise, the tension might transfer to the customer they are massaging. All you need to become one is a license after attending a massage therapy program from a recognized center. Starting salary is around $24,200, but once you become an expert, expect to earn as much as $51,400.