Job prospects Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) in the Halifax Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Massage therapists in the Halifax 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 Halifax region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.
• High employee turnover in this occupation could lead to additional employment opportunities.

Additional information is available at the provincial level.

Here are some key facts about Massage therapists in the Halifax region:

• Approximately 570 people work in this occupation.
• Massage therapists mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Ambulatory health care services (NAICS 621): 86%
  • Other services (except public administration) (NAICS 81): 12%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology