Music Therapists Salary in Colorado
Music Therapists in Colorado earn a median of $65,080 a year, −16% 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
- $65,080
- vs. U.S. median
- −16% ($77,930)
- Rank among states
- 23 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 160
Pay range in Colorado
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,210; the top 10% earn over $108,120. Nationally the range is $46,540 to $152,530.
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Music Therapists pay in Colorado
How much do music therapists make in Colorado?
The median is $65,080 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $52,210 and the top 10% earn over $108,120. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Colorado a good state for music therapists?
On pay alone it ranks 23 of 41 (−16% vs. the national median of $77,930). Living costs are not included.