u/pozole54321

I am a massage therapist in the USA. I am looking to move to California and am shocked at the number of job listings that list wages like $19/hr. That is $20 lower than the lowest wages I find in my current state with a much lower cost of living.

Do these spas charge a large, automatic gratuity or something? Am I just seeing bottom of the barrel listings? How are massage therapists making ends meet in California with wages like this? I would appreciate any insight, advice, or personal experiences- thank you!