The average salary for a music therapist in the United States is around $48,220 per year.
Avg Salary
Music therapists earn an average yearly salary of $48,220.
Wages typically start from $30,880 and go up to $77,970.
23% below national average Updated in 2019
Music therapist earnings by seniority
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Music therapist salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Alabama | $40,530 |
| Arkansas | $47,690 |
| Arizona | $47,740 |
| California | $79,890 |
| Colorado | $47,200 |
| Connecticut | $57,890 |
| District of Columbia | $64,120 |
| Delaware | $42,650 |
| Florida | $46,720 |
| Georgia | $42,200 |
| Hawaii | $55,000 |
| Iowa | $52,470 |
| Idaho | $35,390 |
| Illinois | $44,060 |
| Indiana | $38,580 |
| Kansas | $34,960 |
| Kentucky | $43,560 |
| Louisiana | $38,980 |
| Massachusetts | $50,880 |
| Maryland | $46,800 |
| Maine | $48,060 |
| Michigan | $49,230 |
| Minnesota | $54,460 |
| Missouri | $43,060 |
| Mississippi | $34,080 |
| Montana | $41,900 |
| North Carolina | $44,960 |
| North Dakota | $42,090 |
| Nebraska | $39,040 |
| New Hampshire | $45,450 |
| New Jersey | $58,100 |
| New Mexico | $35,800 |
| Nevada | $59,120 |
| New York | $53,970 |
| Ohio | $44,680 |
| Oklahoma | $35,650 |
| Oregon | $54,680 |
| Pennsylvania | $45,900 |
| Puerto Rico | $23,040 |
| Rhode Island | $47,870 |
| South Carolina | $41,590 |
| South Dakota | $46,330 |
| Tennessee | $40,260 |
| Texas | $43,260 |
| Utah | $47,030 |
| Virginia | $45,180 |
| Vermont | $38,500 |
| Washington | $57,460 |
| Wisconsin | $43,950 |
| West Virginia | $51,830 |
| Wyoming | $47,650 |
How do music therapist salaries compare to similar careers?
Music therapists earn about the same as related careers in the United States. On average, they make less than audio engineers but more than piano tuners.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Audio engineer salary | $53K |
| Composer salary | $52K |
| Recreational therapist salary | $50K |
| Massage therapist salary | $46K |
| Art therapist salary | $48K |
| Music therapist salary | $48K |
| Piano tuner salary | $37K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)