Massage Therapist / Alaska
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Alaska Massage Therapist License Requirements

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Requirements, fees, and renewal timing for this license, sourced from state board records.

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Provides therapeutic massage to relieve pain and reduce stress.

What the Alaska data shows for Massage Therapists

Alaska's path to massage therapist licensure runs through 430 hours of approved instruction and a passing score on MBLEx (Massage and Bodywork Licensing Exam), plus a criminal history screening before applicants younger than 18 can be licensed. Alaska folds the credential into its broader occupational licensing statute, which classifies the training track as "Massage Therapy School".

The initial price tag is $64, and renewal costs $40 every 2 years. Renewal isn't the end of the cost: 24 hours of continuing education are due every 2-year cycle, a recurring time commitment worth planning for.

For massage therapists, the reciprocity picture is: Varies by state — check with state board.

Licensing Ease Score

B
Licensing Ease Score
73/100
Massage Therapist · Alaska

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training C+
430 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee A-
$64
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden A
$20/yr
$40 every 2 years
Continuing Education C-
12.0 hrs/yr
24 hours every 2 years
Experience Required A+
None required
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Alaska

Education / Training Hours
Massage Therapy School
430 hours
Exam Requirement
MBLEx (Massage and Bodywork Licensing Exam)
Required
Initial License Fee
$64
Renewal Fee
$40
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
24 hrs/cycle
Criminal History Check
Required
Minimum Age
18 years

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Alaska licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Massage Therapist in Alaska? ▼
Alaska requires 430 education/training hours, passing an exam (MBLEx (Massage and Bodywork Licensing Exam)), and an initial fee of $64. A criminal background check is also required.
How do I get certified as a Massage Therapist in Alaska? ▼
To become a licensed massage therapist in Alaska, you must meet the state's requirements including 430 hours of education. You must also pass the required examination. Contact the Alaska licensing board to verify current requirements.
Can I transfer my Massage Therapist license to Alaska from another state? ▼
Massage Therapist licenses generally reciprocate as follows: Varies by state — check with state board. Interstate licensing compacts cover many professions and can further ease a move between states. The Alaska licensing board can confirm the current rules for your credential.
Does Alaska require a background check for Massage Therapist licensing? ▼
Background screening is part of the massage therapist licensing process in Alaska. The state licensing board determines which offenses disqualify an applicant and how appeals are handled.
What are the continuing education requirements for Massage Therapist in Alaska? ▼
To stay licensed as a massage therapist in Alaska, plan on 24 hours of continuing education per 2-year renewal cycle; renewal itself runs $40.

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What to do with this massage therapist license

Massage Therapist in Alaska, with a documented reciprocity path, is one requirement row in a massage therapist-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Alaska's massage therapist requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Massage Therapist in every state
  • Confirm whether your out-of-state massage therapist license transfers under an interstate compact before starting a new application. Reciprocity guide
  • See how Alaska's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Alaska overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Alaska licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.