The average salary for a music therapist in Texas is around $54,410 per year.
Avg Salary
Music therapists earn an average yearly salary of $54,410.
Wages typically start from $33,090 and go up to $85,170.
14% below national average Updated in 2021
Music therapist earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level music therapist earnings begin at:
$40.95 per hour
$85,170 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level music therapist earnings begin at:
$34.19 per hour
$71,120 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level music therapist earnings begin at:
$26.16 per hour
$54,410 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level music therapist earnings begin at:
$20.44 per hour
$42,510 per year
10th percentile
Starting level music therapist earnings begin at:
$15.91 per hour
$33,090 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 Texas. On average, they make less than insurance sales agents but more than marriage and family therapists.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Insurance sales agent salary | $48K |
| Microbiologist salary | $61K |
| Talent agent salary | $60K |
| Audio engineer salary | $59K |
| Athletic trainer salary | $60K |
| Art therapist salary | $54K |
| Music therapist salary | $54K |
| Recreational therapist salary | $54K |
| Midwife salary | $49K |
| Marriage and family therapist salary | $55K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)