Music Therapists Salary in Arkansas
Music Therapists in Arkansas earn a median of $61,920 a year, −21% 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
- $61,920
- vs. U.S. median
- −21% ($77,930)
- Rank among states
- 28 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 460
Pay range in Arkansas
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,870; the top 10% earn over $127,800. Nationally the range is $46,540 to $152,530.
States ranked near Arkansas
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- Recreational Therapists$42,670 median in Arkansas
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$35,580 median in Arkansas
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$58,590 median in Arkansas
Music Therapists pay in Arkansas
How much do music therapists make in Arkansas?
The median is $61,920 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $43,870 and the top 10% earn over $127,800. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Arkansas a good state for music therapists?
On pay alone it ranks 28 of 41 (−21% vs. the national median of $77,930). Living costs are not included.