Art Therapists Salary in Tennessee
Art Therapists in Tennessee earn a median of $56,690 a year, −27% compared with the U.S. median. Figures are for the broader BLS group “Therapists, All Other”.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $56,690
- vs. U.S. median
- −27% ($77,930)
- Rank among states
- 37 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 210
Pay range in Tennessee
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,320; the top 10% earn over $85,680. Nationally the range is $46,540 to $152,530.
States ranked near Tennessee
Similar jobs in Tennessee
- Music Therapists$56,690 median in Tennessee (broader BLS group)
- Marriage and Family Therapists$46,700 median in Tennessee
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$46,500 median in Tennessee
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$76,820 median in Tennessee
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$59,550 median in Tennessee
- Recreational Therapists$51,910 median in Tennessee
Art Therapists pay in Tennessee
How much do art therapists make in Tennessee?
The median is $56,690 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $39,320 and the top 10% earn over $85,680. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Tennessee a good state for art therapists?
On pay alone it ranks 37 of 41 (−27% vs. the national median of $77,930). Living costs are not included.