The average salary for a music therapist in New Jersey is around $61,160 per year.
Avg Salary
Music therapists earn an average yearly salary of $61,160.
Wages typically start from $46,950 and go up to $96,520.
15% below national average Updated in 2021
Music therapist earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level music therapist earnings begin at:
$46.40 per hour
$96,520 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level music therapist earnings begin at:
$37.72 per hour
$78,460 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level music therapist earnings begin at:
$29.40 per hour
$61,160 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level music therapist earnings begin at:
$28.23 per hour
$58,710 per year
10th percentile
Starting level music therapist earnings begin at:
$22.57 per hour
$46,950 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Music 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 music therapist salaries compare to similar careers?
Music therapists earn about the same as related careers in New Jersey. On average, they make less than registered dietitian but more than health educators.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Registered dietitian salary | $76K |
| Occupational therapist assistant salary | $74K |
| Midwife salary | $75K |
| Rehabilitation counselor salary | $76K |
| Healthcare social worker salary | $64K |
| Art therapist salary | $61K |
| Music therapist salary | $61K |
| Recreational therapist salary | $61K |
| Athletic trainer salary | $62K |
| Health educator salary | $61K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)