Question

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, massage therapists held about 154,000 jobs in 2010. Why does this statistic fail to accurately depict the job landscape for the field?

it doesn't take into account all venues for massage

most of these workers were self-employed

many massage therapists work under the table

the Bureau of Labor Statistics is an unreliable source

Answer 1

The most accurate answer is: it doesn't take into account all venues for massage.

While the statistic provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics is accurate, it only includes massage therapists who are employed in traditional settings, such as spas, clinics, and wellness centers. This statistic fails to accurately depict the job landscape for the field because it does not include massage therapists who work in non-traditional settings, such as hospitals, sports teams, corporate offices, and private practices. Additionally, many massage therapists are self-employed or work as independent contractors, which may not be captured in this statistic.