The average salary for an art therapist in the United States is around $48,003 per year.
Avg Salary
Art therapists earn an average yearly salary of $48,003.
Wages typically start from $31,901 and go up to $72,232.
24% below national average Updated in 2023
Art therapist earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level art therapist earnings begin at:
$34.73 per hour
$72,232 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level art therapist earnings begin at:
$28.62 per hour
$59,521 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level art therapist earnings begin at:
$23.08 per hour
$48,003 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level art therapist earnings begin at:
$18.61 per hour
$38,714 per year
10th percentile
Starting level art therapist earnings begin at:
$15.34 per hour
$31,901 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Art therapist salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| California | $78,610 |
| District of Columbia | $76,230 |
| New Jersey | $61,160 |
| Oregon | $60,190 |
| Connecticut | $59,770 |
| New York | $59,770 |
| Washington | $59,080 |
| Illinois | $57,970 |
| Hawaii | $55,000 |
| Texas | $54,410 |
| New Hampshire | $54,040 |
| Nebraska | $50,000 |
| Pennsylvania | $48,660 |
| Arizona | $48,380 |
| Maine | $48,350 |
| Wyoming | $48,170 |
| Minnesota | $47,940 |
| Rhode Island | $47,870 |
| Massachusetts | $47,850 |
| Idaho | $47,670 |
| Maryland | $47,610 |
| Michigan | $47,610 |
| Kentucky | $47,570 |
| Ohio | $47,360 |
| Nevada | $47,010 |
| Arkansas | $47,000 |
| Wisconsin | $47,000 |
| Virginia | $46,910 |
| North Carolina | $46,870 |
| Iowa | $46,730 |
| Missouri | $46,690 |
| South Carolina | $46,690 |
| Alabama | $46,660 |
| Colorado | $46,660 |
| Florida | $46,660 |
| Georgia | $46,640 |
| Louisiana | $46,640 |
| South Dakota | $46,330 |
| North Dakota | $42,090 |
| Montana | $41,900 |
| Tennessee | $38,840 |
| Vermont | $38,500 |
| Utah | $37,850 |
| Indiana | $37,840 |
| New Mexico | $37,240 |
| Oklahoma | $37,020 |
| Delaware | $36,990 |
| West Virginia | $36,710 |
| Mississippi | $29,730 |
| Kansas | $29,680 |
| Puerto Rico | $28,360 |
How do art therapist salaries compare to similar careers?
Art therapists earn about the same as related careers in the United States. On average, they make less than music therapists but more than health educators.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Music therapist salary | $51K |
| Substance abuse social worker salary | $51K |
| Precious metal worker salary | $50K |
| Mental health counselor salary | $48K |
| Architect salary | $48K |
| Art therapist salary | $48K |
| Healthcare social worker salary | $47K |
| Recreational therapist salary | $46K |
| Videographer salary | $50K |
| Health educator salary | $40K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)