Do massage therapists really make that much?

Do massage therapists really make that much?
Professionals can generate lots of money, however the ones you see in the mall do not. Google it. That's the best way to find out. lol
I have a friend who wants to become a massage therapist and she thinks she will be making doctor's money off it. I mean, I am no professional but I looked up the income of massage therapists on various sites and most of them said MT make around 30k a year. I know they have a possibility to make $ 100 per hour BUT if they work for a salon don't they only get to keep around 50%-75% of that? Plus I heard they don't get insurance and most MT only work part time because the work is so physically demanding. Also, if they work as a private business isn't uncle sam going to take a big chunk out of their income with taxes(not including supplies)? And aren't they going to lose a lot of money on supplies? I mean, I could be wrong and MT can make "good" money (yet still not Doctor's status) but she makes it out to be like she's going to be so rich and I just don't think that is true. I have never heard of a MT making anywhere near 200k (which is like a low estimate of a doctor's first year income).

I really think she is being arrogant and hasn't done the proper research on all the money taken out of that (possible) $ 100 per hour. How much do MT really make annually?

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