Music Therapists salary in the United States
$46,540
10th
$58,850
25th
$77,930
Median
$105,760
75th
$152,530
90th
National median
$77,930
2025 OEWS
Mean
$90,420
Hourly median
$37.47
Employment
22,640
Top paying locations with published data
| Location | Median | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | $157,510 | — |
| DC | $127,010 | 80 |
| San Francisco, CA | $122,120 | 100 |
| IL | $116,200 | 1,060 |
| Lexington, KY | $112,070 | 80 |
| Atlantic City, NJ | $108,650 | 100 |
| Albany, NY | $104,470 | 40 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $101,920 | 70 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $100,390 | 130 |
| NJ | $100,250 | 7,090 |
| HI | $99,560 | 40 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $99,180 | 30 |
| Seattle, WA | $98,550 | — |
| WA | $98,550 | — |
| Jonesboro, AR | $97,190 | 50 |
| New York, NY | $96,820 | — |
| Akron, OH | $91,080 | 40 |
| SC | $90,980 | 70 |
| Columbus, OH | $90,720 | 100 |
| Portland, OR | $90,130 | 90 |
| DE | $90,120 | 30 |
| Lubbock, TX | $88,690 | 40 |
| San Diego, CA | $88,330 | 40 |
| NE | $86,900 | 40 |
| Providence, RI | $86,400 | 100 |
Salary and employment data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, 2025. Published survey snapshot, not a real-time market rate.