Music Therapists Salary in District of Columbia
Music Therapists in District of Columbia earn a median of $127,010 a year, +63% 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
- $127,010
- vs. U.S. median
- +63% ($77,930)
- Rank among states
- 1 of 41
- Jobs in the state
- 80
Pay range in District of Columbia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $78,410; the top 10% earn over $130,000. Nationally the range is $46,540 to $152,530.
States ranked near District of Columbia
Similar jobs in District of Columbia
- Art Therapists$127,010 median in District of Columbia (broader BLS group)
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$107,000 median in District of Columbia
- Recreational Therapists$95,640 median in District of Columbia
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$73,310 median in District of Columbia
- Occupational Therapists$109,170 median in District of Columbia
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$81,500 median in District of Columbia
Music Therapists pay in District of Columbia
How much do music therapists make in District of Columbia?
The median is $127,010 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $78,410 and the top 10% earn over $130,000. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is District of Columbia a good state for music therapists?
On pay alone it ranks 1 of 41 (+63% vs. the national median of $77,930). Living costs are not included.